Cycling UK's campaign manager says the decision to allow longer lorries was 'alarming' and that 'further testing in real life scenarios should have been done to assess and address the risks'.
Longer lorries are now allowed on Britain's roads to enable more goods to be carried on fewer journeys.
This is despite fears about the risks for pedestrians and cyclists as the vehicles have a larger tail swing - meaning their rear end covers a greater area when turning - and extended blind spots. Lorry trailers up to 61ft long - some 6ft 9in longer than the standard size - are allowed to be used from 31 May.lorries will be able to move the same volume of goods as current trailers in 8% fewer journeys.New laws to allow longer lorries on UK roads 'could cost lives' of pedestrians and cyclists
The policy is expected to generate £1.4n in economic benefits and take one standard-size trailer off the road for every 12 trips. An 11-year trial of longer lorries has demonstrated they are safe for use on public roads, according to the DfT.
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