What is an abnormal load?
In this section:
| 1. What is an abnormal load? |
| 2. When and who you need to notify |
| 3. How to notify |
| 4. Other information |
An 'abnormal load' is a vehicle with any of the following:
- weight over 44,000kg (43.3 tons)
- an axle load of more than 10,000kg (9.84 tons) for a single non-driving axle or 11,500kg (11.31 tons) for a single driving axle
- width over 2.9 metres (9.5 feet)
- rigid length over 18.65 metres (61 feet)
If you're transporting an abnormal load, you need to tell the authorities and you might need to tell us.