Road vehicles: maximum weights and dimensions (repeal. Directive 83/3/EEC). Codification

In adopting the report by Mr Florus WIJSENBEEK (ELDR, NL), the European Parliament approved the common position of the Council on the weights and dimensions of trucks whilst maintaining two amendments concerning: - the need to incorporate certain additional elements in the directive (pneumatic suspension to prevent excessive road damage, maximum axle loads, and vehicles to be capable of turning through 360 degrees); - and the possibility of granting exemptions up to 31 December 2006. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall present a report on any possible exemptions after 31 December 2006 and, if necessary, put forward proposals�