Semi-trailer truck (English Wikipedia)

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full law text in Finnish language, explanation by Finnish Forest Association in English, 76 tons in the newspaper
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Ramberg, K. (October 2004). "Fewer Trucks Improve the Environment" (PDF). Svenskt Näringsliv. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2009. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Wideberg, J.; et al. (May 2006). "Study Of Stability Measures And Legislation Of Heavy Articulated Vehicles In Different OECD Countries" (PDF). University of Seville, KTH and Scania AB. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2012. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
"Dispensation for 90 Tonnes Truckes is Favorable for All Concerned". Northland.eu. 30 October 2012. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013.
"Long Combination Vehicles". Archived from the original on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
"Vaile Announces the B-Triple Road Network" (Press release). Ministry for the Department of Infrastructure. 9 July 2007. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008.
NHTSA, USDOT (10 July 2014). "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Rear Impact Guards, Rear Impact Protection" (PDF). Federal Register. 79 (132): 39362–39363. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 December 2023 – via National Archives.
Cottingham, Darren (2 December 2019). "What does side underrun protection do on trucks and trailers?". Driver Knowledge Tests. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023.
NHTSA, USDOT (19 March 1969). "Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Rear Underride Protection; Trailers and Trucks with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Over 10,000 Pounds" (PDF). Federal Register. 53 (34): 5383–5384. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 August 2023 – via National Archives.
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