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What is an abnormal load ?
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use Regulations) provide basic law by which normal vehicles and trailers (upto a maximum of 40 tonnes) are built and operate on the road.
The movement of large or heavy loads and cranes that exceed dimensions set down in the C&U Regulations is permitted provided they comply with The Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of special Types) General Orders. These are generally referred to as Abnormal loads.
Where and when can they be moved ?
An abnormal load can potentially go on any road provided the haulier complies with the law including weight limits. Some roads are more suitable and more extensively used e.g A Class roads. Before a haulier can move an abnormal load he must notify the Police. In addition, if the gross weight or axle weights exceed those specified on the C&U regulations he must Indemnify the Highways Authority and all bridge owners along the proposed route. (e.g. Network Rail).
Requirments of Hauliers of Abnormal Loads
| Loads over 44T |
Haulier must inform Police and Highway Authorities giving two days notice |
| Loads over 80T |
Haulier must inform Police and Highway Authorities giving five days notice. |
| Loads less than 40T but abnormal in size |
Police must be informed |
| High loads over 5m |
Haulier must survey route and inform YEDL and British Telecom as necessary. |
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Any width over 2.9m |
Police to be informed |
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Any width over 4m |
Police escort required |
| Loads over 6.1m wide, 27.4m long or 150T |
Require special order showing agreed route, issued by Highways Agency. |
| Loads over 5m wide but less than 6.1m wide |
Require VR authorisation issued by Highways Agency (they do not lay down a mandatory route) |
When and how to notify
The law requires the haulier to give a minimum of two clear days notice to the Police, Highways Authority and Bridge owners before moving the load.
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Contact Numbers: |
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North East Lincolnshire County Council
Tel: 01472 325679
Fax : 01472 325657
email: Abnormal loads
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Humberside Police
Tel : 01482 597683
Fax: 01482 597645
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Trunk Road (A180 from Gilbey Road roundabout to Council Boundry)
Carillion / WSP
Tel: 01405 863810
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North Lincolnshire (Scunthorpe Area)
Tel: 01724 297520
Fax: 01724 297880
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Lincolnshire County Council
Tel: 01522 782070
Fax 01522 522910
email: ab_loads@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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| The attached PDF document from the Department of Transport gives a more detailed guidance on the regulations. |
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