Abnormal loads: Other information

Restrictions

Abnormal loads must not be moved during the following peak periods:

• Monday to Friday 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm
• bank holiday weekends
• when a major event has been planned

Movements in relation to the Sizewell Project must avoid Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9am and 4.30pm to 6pm, as well as bank holiday weekends, or when a major event has been planned.

Movements are not allowed to take place during the hours of darkness, with the exception of:

• the A12 Essex border to A14 Copdock Interchange
• the A14 Felixstowe to Cambridgeshire border

These include width, weight and length restrictions and require the express written permission of the Abnormal Loads Officer.

No more than two loads may travel together.

Self-escorting vehicles and drivers should comply with HA Codes of Practice: Lighting and Marking for Abnormal Load Self escorting vehicles incorporating operating guidance.

Dispensations

A dispensation is a permission for an abnormal load to travel without having to notify us each time.

General and annual dispensations are valid from 1 January (or date of issue) to 31 December each year. Applications will be dealt with on an individual basis and responded to at that time. You can request a dispensation by contacting us using the details below:

Abnormal Loads Officer
Broadland Police Station
Maple Way
Postwick
Norwich NR13 5HB

Tel: 01953 424672

Police escorts

We will provide a police escort when we think we need to because of the size of the load or other unusual circumstances. This usually means loads that need a VR1 form or a Vehicle Special Order.

If you need a police escort you must request this and give us at least five working days’ notice. We will charge for this service.

Please contact us to request a police escort using the details below:

Abnormal Loads Officer
Broadland Police Station
Maple Way
Postwick
Norwich NR13 5HB

Tel: 01953 424672