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3.9
Examples of latest type Ministry and Manufacturer's Plates
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1. 'Ministry' and manufacturer's plates are usually located inside the vehicle cab and on the nearside. |
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2. On 'Ministry' and manufacturer's plates there is provision to show vehicle 'DESIGN WEIGHTS' also 'WEIGHTS NOT TO BE EXCEEDED IN GREAT BRITAIN' (GB WEIGHTS). In cases where there is not a 'DESIGN GROSS WEIGHT' shown on a plate then the 'GROSS GB WEIGHT' is used for brake percentage efficiency calculations. Some vehicles first used before 1968 may not be fitted with a 'ministry' plate or a manufacturer's plate displaying gross weight. The brake percentage efficiency of such vehicles must be determined by Decelerometer Test - (See Subsection 3.7) |
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