TAY ROAD BRIDGE RESTRICTIONS

We contacted the Tay Road Bridge crossing control for their official advice on using our vehicles across the bridge in bad weather conditions.

"We have observed vehicles matching your 41 Seat, 9.5 ton vehicle crossing with no apparent issues when the bridge is open to cars and single decker buses only. However, I must stress that the decision to cross rests with your drivers, and we can only offer advice.  With respect to the other vehicles noted, we would recommend that these do not cross when open to cars and single decker buses only. These are lighter vehicles with a raised roof line, and as such appear to fall into our "transit style with raised roof line" category and would be deemed vulnerable.

41-seater

L – 10.26m W – 2.5m H – 3.58m Weight – 9.5 ton 

These "TOURING" coaches are classed as Single Decker

25-seater

 L – 8.5m W – 2.41m H – 3m Weight – 7.2 ton 

Simple Terms:

VIP Touring coaches such as SN22 CEO, SN23 BSX, GY23 PYT, SN22 CDV etc are classed as Single Decker Buses

VIP Classic vehicles such as P6 GLF, SN19 BLF, SN19 BKO, SN19 BJE, SP23 AZX etc are classed as High Sided Vehicles

VIP Vega vehicles such as T600 SAX, SM24 BGO, SL23 WVS etc are classed as High Sided Vehicles

Small VIP vehicles such as S26 SAX, S27 SAX, SM73 KZS, SM22 OZH etc are classed as Cars

Final decision lies with the driver of the vehicle. If there is any concerns, please discuss these with the office in advance.