Transport permits
THE UNITED KINGDOM
PERMITS FOR ABNORMAL TRANSPORT
Free Dimensions (driving allowed without a permit)
18.65m (rigid length) x 2.9m x height up to 4.95m – 44t
Permit required when dimensions are exceeded
18.65m (rigid length) x 2.9m x height up to 4.95m – 44t
Permits and their validity
Types of permits
Single permits, 30 days (exception: Merseyside area valid for 4 days only)
!!! If the load is greater than 5 widths – document VR1 (2-3 weeks to receive)
!!! If the rigid length exceeds 30m – special permit, waiting time 8-10 weeks
!!! Set weight over 150 tons – special permit, waiting time 8-10 weeks
Possibility of renewal
NO – after the permit expires, we must apply for a new one.
Waiting time
- up to 80 tons 2 full working days
- over 80 tons 5 full working days
Necessary documents
- Scans of registration certificates
Time of transport
Depends on the route. Restrictions on public holidays.
Possibility of introducing changes in the permit
NO*
Original permit required
NO*
Language ability
YES*
Cancellation costs
YES*
Additional information
CURRENTLY NONE
Civil escort of abnormal transport
Of what parameters
18.65m of rigid length x 3.5m of width – 150 tons
Number of escort cars
If the width is greater than 4.8m and the rigid length is greater than 28m, two pilots may be required.
Ultimately, it all depends on the route and issuing offices.
Types of escorts
- A vehicle with a minimum of four wheels with no exposed cargo space. It also cannot carry any part of the cargo carried by the piloted transport.
- The color of the pilot vehicle should be visible, preferably white, yellow or orange. There must be a rectangular light on the roof that shines the full width of the vehicle with an orange light at each end to be switched on only when piloting.
- In addition, it must also be marked in black with the words “Escort” or “Escort car”. It is important that the first letter is in uppercase and the rest in lowercase Helvetica or Arial. The minimum text height is 150mm. The text cannot be subject to any effects, e.g. slanting or shading, and there cannot be any logos around the inscription.
- In addition, there should also be a plate (may be attached or detachable) at the front and rear of the vehicle with the words “ABNORMAL LOAD” or “WIDE LOAD” (possibly “SLOW LORRY” or “LONG ROAD”). The board should be yellow with black inscription, the minimum text height is 100mm.
Fee for escort downtime
YES
Language ability
YES
Convoy
YES*
Cancellation costs
YES
Police escort or substitute services
Of what parameters?
- SCOTLAND: from a width of 4.2 m
- Essex County: 4.6 meters wide and 27 meters long
- County Derby: width 4.1 m
- other cases at the discretion of the local police
Time for application
at least 7-10 working days
Cancellation costs
Full cost given before the transport
