28.08.2014

UK suspends abnormal load restrictions

The Metropolitan Police force in the UK has suspended its planned abnormal load restrictions in the London area until further notice.

The proposed changes, which were originally scheduled to come into force on July 1st (see: UK changes abnormal load restrictions), have been suspended to allow for further consultation with local authorities and the haulage industry.

The Metropolitan Police will continue to enforce the current abnormal load restrictions which are as follows:

No movement of abnormal loads are permitted within the Metropolitan Police area between the following times:
Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 10:00 and 16:30 - 19:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 19:00

Additionally, if any part of the route falls within three miles of Charing Cross Station or any abnormal load movements exceeding a length of 26 metres, a width of 3.82 metres, or a weight of more than 100 tonnes, are NOT permitted to travel between the following times:
Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 19:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 19:00

No restrictions are currently in place on movements taking place on a Sunday or bank holidays.

Regarding movements on London's M25 orbital road, the Metropolitan Police are advising hauliers to avoid travelling during peak hours – Monday to Saturday 06.00-10.00 and 15.00-19.00.