The regulations regarding the movement of abnormal loads is contained in the Government's Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 1998 - The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003.
An abnormal load is a vehicle:
- With an axle load of more than 10,000 kilograms for a single non-driving axle and 11,500 kilograms for a single driving axle
- More than 2.9 metres wide
- More than 18.65 metres long
- A weight of more than 44,000 kilograms
Notifications
- See table below for notification notice periods.
- Email to abnormalloads@conwy.gov.uk
- Hauliers should also submit an Indemnity Form annually to indemnify the authority for each movement.
- North Wales Police have to be notified separately.
- You can also contact ESDAL to notify them of an abnormal load request.
Gross Vehicle Weight
| Loaded Vehicle Dimensions | Action |
|---|
| C&U < Gross Weight > 80,000 kg |
2 clear days notice with indemnity to highway and bridge authorities |
| 80,000 kg < Gross Weight > 150,000kg |
2 clear days notice to Police and 5 clear days notice with indemnity to highway and bridge authorities |
| 150,000 kg < Gross Weight |
Highways England and NMWTRA Special Order form and 5 clear days notice to Police and 5 clear days notice with indemnity to highway and bridge authorities |
Loaded Vehicle Width
| Loaded Vehicle Dimensions | Action |
|---|
| 2.9m < Width > 5.0m |
2 clear days notice to Police |
| 5.0m < Width > 6.1m |
Highways England and NMWTRA VR1 permit and 2 clear days notice to Police |
| 6.1m < Width |
Highways England and NMWTRA Special Order and 5 clear days notice to Police and 5 clear days notice with indemnity to highway and bridge authorities |
Loaded Vehicle Length
| Loaded Vehicle Dimensions | Action |
|---|
| 18.65m < Rigid Length > 30m |
2 clear days notice to Police |
| 30m < Length |
Highways England and NMWTRA Special Order and 5 clear days notice to Police and 5 clear days notice with indemnity to highway and bridge authorities |