Abnormal loads: Other information
In this section:
| 1. What is an abnormal load |
| 2. When and who you need to notify |
| 3. How to notify |
| 4. Other information |
Restrictions
Abnormal loads must not be moved during these times:
- Monday to Friday 7am to 9.30am
- Monday to Friday 4pm to 6pm
Dispensations
A dispensation is a permission for an abnormal load to travel without having to notify us each time.
You can only get a dispensation to cover repeated movements of abnormal loads which are:
- No more than 4.3m wide and which otherwise conform to C&U regulations
- Similar to each other
Loads over 3.5m wide travelling under a dispensation must have a private escort vehicle.
Contacting us about dispensations
You can use our dispensation enquiry form to ask about dispensations.