Posted By Lynne Ratcliffe
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2003/20031998.htmThe Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003
The Road Vehicles (Authorisations of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 – Government Statutory Instrument 2003 No 1998 sets out the regulations for abnormal loads.
What is an abnormal load?
An abnormal load describes a vehicle:
carrying more than 44 tonnes
more than 3.0 metres wide
more than 18.75 metres long
with a front or rear overhang of more than 3.05 metres.
Transporting an abnormal load
Hauliers wanting to transport an abnormal load must inform the local police before any move is scheduled to take place. Please include the following information:
the origin and destination of the abnormal load
dates of the journey
proposed route
full configuration of the vehicle eg load (if appropriate) width, weight, length, height, axle loadings and spacing, and any overhang.
The proposed route will then be checked and any amendments will be given back to the haulier. In some cases it may be necessary to arrange the removal of street furniture, eg bollards, signs, lighting to allow the movement of an abnormal load. Any costs for removing these items will be charged to the haulier.
Hauliers must insure us against any damage their vehicle may cause to any road, bridge or other structure.
Yes, it made perfect sense to me! hope you find the above useful, the most help i got was from the County Constabulary special movements (!) department!