Is MH a high sided vehicle?

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  • rogher
    rogher Forum Participant Posts: 609
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    edited January 2016 #32

    It’s not just height that matters, it’s also weight. I would not ignore any sign stopping high-sided vehicles. 

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    edited January 2016 #33
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  • JohnDH
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    edited January 2016 #34

    This
    <<link>>     to the Forth Road Bridge might prove interesting.

     

  • TonyIshUK
    TonyIshUK Forum Participant Posts: 296
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    edited January 2016 #35

    My guess is that a 3.5 ton. 8 metre long,m/home is a lot more likely to be skittish in a high wind than a 35 ton loaded lorry, The problem becomes more apparant when the 35 ton lorry is not loaded, and is more of a mobile tent,

     

    Rgds

  • Biggarmac
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    edited January 2016 #36

    If its at all windy I plan my route north avoiding the Forth Road Bridge and also the new Clackhmanishire Bridge (it is short but very exposed). The extra miles using the M9 are well worth it for peace of mind.  Its a similar situation to driving and barging
    through when it's your right of way.  Why risk problems when a little consideration will get you to your destination safely?

  • Wildwood
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    edited January 2016 #37

    If its at all windy I plan my route north avoiding the Forth Road Bridge and also the new Clackhmanishire Bridge (it is short but very exposed). The extra miles using the M9 are well worth it for peace of mind.  Its a similar situation to driving and barging through when it's your right of way.  Why risk problems when a little consideration will get you to your destination safely?

    You could also use the old Kincardine bridge which looks less exposed but I take the point. However if the wind is so bad on the bridges I would avoid the A9 as that is also exposed and presumably try the A91 but that would realy add extra miles. Not tried any of these routes in high winds though as I would probably just say it was not safe enough for me.

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited January 2016 #38

    It is worth noting that when the "High Sided Vehicle" restriction is in force the list of prohibited vehicles includes caravans.

    Write your comments here... Perhaps this thread is worth reading by caravan owners, not just for M/Hs

  • SteveL
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    edited January 2016 #39

    Good point, Nuggy. If a bridge had a sign saying 'closed to high sided vehicles' I wouldn't tow our van across either. 

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited January 2016 #40

    Good point, Nuggy. If a bridge had a sign saying 'closed to high sided vehicles' I wouldn't tow our van across either. 

    Write your comments here...It was just a thought, if the title of the thread was "Forth Road Bridge" then it might catch the attention of anyone who considers using the bridge. Bringing it to the attention of as many people as possible might prevent someone
    being fined. 

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited January 2016 #41

    It's worth bringing this back to page one for a few more days. I hope no one minds.  Happy

  • ABM
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    edited January 2016 #42

    Nuggy,  I  think  the  possibility  of  someone  being  fined  is  irrelevant  in  the  context  of  this  thread !  I  believe  the  danger  of  injury or  even  Death  is  the  main  reason  for  the  Forth  Bridge  being  closed    to  certain  types / styles  of  vehicle.

  • macwomble
    macwomble Forum Participant Posts: 54
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    edited January 2016 #43

    It's also worth remembering that the rules regarding "high sided vehicles" for the FRB also apply (in the main) to
    ANY of the bridges (Tay, Kessock, Skye etc, etc) in Scotland.

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