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In
the UK, a load is considered 'Abnormal' if
it exceeds 18.65 metres rigid length, 2.90
metres in width or 38,000kg gross weight,
or with an overhang to rear of 3.05 metres
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A second driver or pilot car is necessary
if the load exceeds 18.65 metres rigid length,
3.05 metres wide, or has a gross weigh exceeding
80,000kg, or has an overhang to rear in excess
of 3.05 metres.
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Depending upon the nature of the abnormal
load and the route chosen, it may be necessary
to notify the Police forces and the County
Councils involved, plus other bodies such
as Railtrack or British Waterways. Scotts
can liaise with the various authorities and
make these arrangements for you.
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Most Police forces are sensitive to extra-wide
or extra-heavy loads. They are likely to insist
upon an escort when the width is more than
4.30 metres on motorways, 3.80 metres on A
roads, or 3.35 metres in towns, or where the
gross weight exceeds 100,000kg. Certain Police
forces will escort loads 4.00 metres wide
on motorways at their discretion.
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The
Police require two working-days' notification
prior to the date of movement, not including
weekends or public holidays.
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If
the gross weight exceeds 80,000kg, County
Councils generally require five working-days'
notice of movement through their area.
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There
are no legal height restrictions. However,
if the load is over 4.70 metres high, it is
recommended that you check with our routing
department.
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Loads
exceeding 5.00 metres in width need a 'VR
1 Movement Order' issued by the Department
of Transport in London. These generally take
two weeks to issue. These permits are not
granted automatically and are sometimes refused.
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Loads
exceeding 27.40 metres in rigid length, 6.1
metres in width, or 150,000kg gross weight
are subject to a Special Movement Order. These
take at least eight weeks to obtain and are
granted only for the shortest practical route
distance.
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There
are three categories of notifiable weight
falling under the STGO (Special Type General
Order). Further information will gladly be
provided on request.
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