Transport - abnormal loads - notification

A hauler who intends to move an abnormal load such as gross weight exceeding 44 tonnes or more must notify and gain consent from the police or local authority.

Abnormal loads are defined in The Motor (Authorisation of Special Types) General Order 2003. Generally, they are vehicles where that exceed any of the following:

A gross weight of more than 44 tonnes.
Axles load of more that 11.5 tonnes.
A width of more than 3 metres.
A length of more than 18.75 metres long.

Movements by such vehicles must be notified to the Council (along with the Police and any other highway and bridge authorities along the route) so that it can check for low bridges, weight limits on bridges, underground structures, width restrictions, road closures, roadworks and one-way systems etc.

Notifications should be made to the Council by fax on
(020) 8379 3475.

At present, the Council will only respond to the notice if there is cause for objection to the movement or if the Council has any comment to make.

Eligibility
None.

Required Customer Information
Two days clear notice of the proposed route using the prescribed notification form.

The haulier must indemnify the Council for each movement, normally by an annual block indemnity.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
To respond, where necessary, within two working days.

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Address:
London Borough of Enfield Traffic & Transportation Services
PO Box 52
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 3XB
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Telephone:
020 8379 3576

Fax:
020 8379 3475

Voicemail:
After 5pm

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday:
9am to 5pm

Useful Links

Metropolitan Police Abnormal Indivisible Load Policy

Background and Definitions (Department for Transport)

Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL Project)

Highways agency;
Aide memoire for notification requirements

Guidance on notification requirements and forms for Special Orders etc

Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads(ESDAL Project)