The Bridge Maintenance Section in conjunction with Warwickshire Police is responsible for monitoring/approving all abnormal load movements on the County's highways, and verifying the suitability of a chosen route.
An abnormal load can generally be described as a vehicle carrying more than 44 tonnes, an axle load of more that 11.5 tonnes, more than 3 metres wide or more than 18.75 metres long.
The Abnormal Loads Officer and his Assistant deal with around 2,500 heavy vehicle moves each year.
The regulations regarding the movement of abnormal loads is contained in the Government Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 1998 - The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003.
The appropriate Authority (either Warwickshire Council or Warwickshire Police) must be notified before any move is scheduled to take place. The haulier must also indemnify the Authority for each move.
HGV Restrictions and Limits.
Notifications may be made via:
- Online Form - You will need to register with Me@WCC before completing the online form.
- abnormalloads@warwickshire.gov.uk
- Tel 01926 412585
- Fax 01926 412903
Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads - nation wide database for abnormal loads, set up by Central Government
Contact the Abnormal Loads Officer for advice or information - please do not use this link for abnormal load notifications
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