40ft articulated truck width and height

[blondiebear3]

I need the actual measurements of an articulated truck.
I know the length is approx. 40ft but need the height and width in order to plan a carnival float

[BRAVO1]

@ 8ft wide by @8ft tall.

[sddsddean]

A trailer can be up to 13.6m long, max 2.5m wide (unless its a fridge[which it won't be!]) and up to 4.9m high (from ground level) and legally all lights (including side and front markers) and rear reflective marker boards and number plate MUST be visible. I know people who have been 'nicked' for obscuring the lights etc on a float. Some people are so petty!

[sddsddean]

Oh! and don't have anything below the deck forward of the landing legs, otherwise the tractor unit won't be able to turn!

[BRAVO1]

Let's hope the Police at Notting Hill carnival will be arresting drug dealers and knife carrying yob's rather than checking trailer lights...