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<p>There is no temporary permitted weight limit of 32 tonnes for volumetric concrete
mixers (VCMs). 32 tonnes is the standard weight limit applicable to 4-axle rigid HGVs.</p><p>
</p><p>Following consultation in 2017, the Government implemented a temporary arrangement
whereby a limited number of VCMs would be permitted to temporarily operate at weights
higher than the standard 32 tonnes for vehicles of their design, using Vehicle Special
Orders (VSOs). This was in recognition that, historically, some in the sector had
operated VCMs at laden weights in excess of the 32-tonne limit. This temporary arrangement
was put in place to allow time for the industry to adjust to the normal permitted
weight limits over a reasonable timescale. It was not enacted as a step towards increasing
permitted vehicle weights more widely.</p>
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