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Rear underride protection

Requirements for rear underride guards and their permitted ground clearance and lateral gaps.

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Rear underride guard required (Yes or no)

Whether a rear-end protective (underride) device of substantial construction must be fitted for a given configuration or length band.

  • New York

    Yes

    For semitrailer length in excess of 48 feet but not exceeding 53 feet, on qualifying highway or specifically designated access highway. 2 more cases.

Underride guard maximum height above road (Measures)

Maximum permitted height of the underride guard's lateral beam above the road surface, in metres, measured with the vehicle empty and standing on a level surface.

  • New York
    0.56 to 0.56 m (1′ 10″ to 1′ 10″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Underride guard maximum lateral gap (Measures)

Maximum permitted distance, in metres, between the outer end of the underride guard's continuous lateral beam and the lateral extremity of the vehicle it protects.

  • New York
    0.1 to 0.1 m (4″ to 4″)

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

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