Abnormal Loads
Commons · Question 24448 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 3 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of (a) vehicles, (b) trailers and (c) load configurations operating outside the requirements of Construction and Use Regulations on road safety.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 3 Sep 2026
The UK has historically been a global leader in road safety. However, the government recognises that there is always more that can be done to build a safer future for all road users. That is why we published our new Road Safety Strategy earlier this year,...