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ABNORMAL LOADS
What is an Abnormal Load?
An abnormal load is a "load that cannot without undue expense or risk or damage be divided into two or more loads for the purpose of being carried on a road"
The main legal documents covering Abnormal Loads and vehicles are:-
The Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations 1986 - usually referred to as 'Construction & Use' or 'C&U' regulations.
The Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) Regulations 1998 - usually referred to as 'Authorised Weight' regulations.
The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 - usually referred to as 'Special Types' or 'STGO'.
Special Types General Order (STGO) applies to vehicles that are not covered in the C&U or Authorised Weight regulations. It specifies when the Police, Highway Authority or Secretary of State needs to be notified of an intended vehicle movement and the number of days notice required before the movement takes place.
The minimum period of notice (in writing) is two clear days before the intended movement. This will increase as the vehicle weight or size increases.
For further information phone Cheshire County Council, Highway Office at Backford Hall, Chester on 01244 603683 or visit their website
