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 (14.7 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.