What are the standards for vehicle over-height, over-width, and over-length?
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Vehicle height must not exceed 4 meters. Here is relevant information: Relevant regulations: Motor vehicle cargo loading should comply with the approved load capacity, overloading is strictly prohibited. The length, width, and height of the cargo must not violate loading requirements, and cargo must not spill or scatter. Vehicles exceeding the load, height, width, or length limits of highways, highway bridges, highway tunnels, or vehicle ferries are not allowed to drive on highways, highway bridges, or in highway tunnels with restricted standards, nor are they allowed to use vehicle ferries. Precautions: Due to severe over-width, over-height, and over-length, and also obstructing the driver's view, such vehicles are extremely dangerous on the road. If you encounter such over-length or over-width vehicles, keep a safe distance, especially avoid following behind them. If you need to overtake, pass quickly.
I've been driving for nearly twenty-five years, and it's not uncommon to encounter oversized vehicles on the road. The general standards are: height shouldn't exceed four meters—anything taller risks hitting low-clearance areas under overpasses. I once saw an oversized truck knock down a height restriction bar, causing major traffic chaos; width should stay under two and a half meters, otherwise parking or navigating narrow alleys becomes extremely difficult, not to mention the increased risk of scraping guardrails; length, for example, semi-trailers shouldn't exceed eighteen meters—overlength vehicles struggle with turns and are prone to skidding on slopes. Exceeding limits not only risks fines and penalty points from police checks but also damages vehicles and cargo. I advise drivers to measure their loads beforehand, avoid overloading, and prioritize safety above all. Remember, after the intensified crackdown on oversized vehicles in 2008, accident rates dropped significantly—these regulations truly make a difference.
