Map of restricted width roads in the UK

[trueblue4455]

Is there any map of the UK showing restricted width locations on roads (i.e. the typical 6' 6" width restriction and the 7' restrictions). My worry is that when I have a wide vehicle and travelling along unfamiliar roads, I want to be able to pick a route that avoids these. I've tried Googling and I cannot find any such map or list of them.

Any suggestions?

[COM31E]

I would suggest asking a trucker what they use. I know they have sat navs that specify the ability to avoid routes that HGVs can't manage.

[dundarach]

Could you not use a truckers satnav and eat Yorkie's?

dammit beaten!

[COM31E]

dundarach said:

Could you not use a truckers satnav and eat Yorkie's?

dammit beaten!

[swisstoni]

I looked into this after a trip to Devon and got fed up with my satnav taking me down lanes where both door mirrors were being slapped by bushes at the same time.

This was several years ago and all that was available seemed to be TomTom trucker specific models at quite high cost. Maybe caravanners as well, can’t remember.

I’m quite surprised that this option isn’t available in todays apps. I’d even be quite happy to pay a few bob for it.

[300bhp/ton]

trueblue4455 said:

Is there any map of the UK showing restricted width locations on roads (i.e. the typical 6' 6" width restriction and the 7' restrictions). My worry is that when I have a wide vehicle and travelling along unfamiliar roads, I want to be able to pick a route that avoids these. I've tried Googling and I cannot find any such map or list of them.

Any suggestions?

What sort of vehicle? And I assume you are meaning a somewhat specific location or maybe city/town? As most places in the UK don't have many or any width restrictions. They are usually far and few between.

[trueblue4455]

My main concern is with my Tesla Model S which has a width (folded mirrors) of 1964mm. A 6' 6" width restriction is 1981mm. Thus this leaves a tolerance of 8.5mm either side which I would not take the risk of doing. I've also had this issue when using hired transit vans.

I'm in London so there's plenty of roads I come across that have 6' 6" restrictions. I know some of the ones in my local area but I've seen plenty of others in other towns that I've visited.

I'd imagine any specialist trucker satnav solution is going to be extremely expensive (as is anything aimed at the commercial market). I'm sure there's a lot of people with wide vehicles so just wondering what other people do? I can't be the only one encountering this problem :-(

[tight fart]

Co-Pilot does this, wouldn’t recommend it though.

[normalbloke]

It’s a large car ffs, just pay attention to road signs, and crack on.

[300bhp/ton]

trueblue4455 said:

My main concern is with my Tesla Model S which has a width (folded mirrors) of 1964mm. A 6' 6" width restriction is 1981mm. Thus this leaves a tolerance of 8.5mm either side which I would not take the risk of doing. I've also had this issue when using hired transit vans.

I'm in London so there's plenty of roads I come across that have 6' 6" restrictions. I know some of the ones in my local area but I've seen plenty of others in other towns that I've visited.

I'd imagine any specialist trucker satnav solution is going to be extremely expensive (as is anything aimed at the commercial market). I'm sure there's a lot of people with wide vehicles so just wondering what other people do? I can't be the only one encountering this problem :-(

Is the Tesla really wider than other cars from BMW/Merc/Audi etc?

Also, are the bollards 6'6", i.e. at wing mirror height, or is it the curb area (vehicle track, rather than overall width)?

[Axe wound]

normalbloke said:

It’s a large car ffs, just pay attention to road signs, and crack on.

Bit harsh but he's right. If you know that what you're driving is still actually small enough to fit then it's just a case of being careful. Failing that, SYGIC is meant to be a decent 'app' but I've not used it before.

[madbadger]

Avoiding Devon will help.

[Axe wound]

300bhp/ton said:

Is the Tesla really wider than other cars from BMW/Merc/Audi etc?

Also, are the bollards 6'6", i.e. at wing mirror height, or is it the curb area (vehicle track, rather than overall width)?

I've found some are wider than others, especially in London. As in the concrete that the pillars are in might be 6'6" wide, but then the bollards themselves are another foot wider. It can be quite handy if you know what you're driving and where you're going.

All bases are at least 6'6" though.

[trueblue4455]

normalbloke said:

It’s a large car ffs, just pay attention to road signs, and crack on.

It's unhelpful replies like this that push people to other forums.

[trueblue4455]

300bhp/ton said:

Is the Tesla really wider than other cars from BMW/Merc/Audi etc? Also, are the bollards 6'6", i.e. at wing mirror height, or is it the curb area (vehicle track, rather than overall width)?

As mentioned earlier, with folded mirrors, the car is 1964mm wide (so this is the track of the car). A 6' 6" width restriction is 1981mm. Leaves 8.5mm tolerance either side.

[Deranged Rover]

The Range Rover L322 is wider. I live in the Hampshire countryside, I don't fold my mirrors in generally and they and the car are undamaged by hedgerows etc.

Maybe change to something a bit smaller, like a Renault Zoe?

[300bhp/ton]

trueblue4455 said:

normalbloke said:

It’s a large car ffs, just pay attention to road signs, and crack on.

It's unhelpful replies like this that push people to other forums.

I understand where you are coming from. But there is probably a grain of truth there too.

If you want to own and drive a car that is inappropriate to the area you live in/drive in or your intended use. Then logically you:

-should consider changing to a more appropriate vehicle
-move to a different place
-not worry and just get on with it

[mat205125]

Deranged Rover said:

The Range Rover L322 is wider. I live in the Hampshire countryside, I don't fold my mirrors in generally and they and the car are undamaged by hedgerows etc.

Maybe change to something a bit smaller, like a Renault Zoe?

Amazes me that these aren't everywhere in cities. Cant think of anything worse than a model S for london

[trueblue4455]

300bhp/ton said:

I understand where you are coming from. But there is probably a grain of truth there too.

If you want to own and drive a car that is inappropriate to the area you live in/drive in or your intended use. Then logically you:

-should consider changing to a more appropriate vehicle
-move to a different place
-not worry and just get on with it

I don't have issue with the "grain of truth" part and there's a million better ways the same thing could have been said.

I'm already aware of the roads in my immediate area but London is a very big place. Also, I come across similar width restrictions in other towns/cities that I travel to.

[trueblue4455]

mat205125 said:

Amazes me that these aren't everywhere in cities. Cant think of anything worse than a model S for london

Plenty in London. But also, this problem isn't specific to Model S. I'm sure any van would have the same issue, no?