Convoi Exceptionnel Ltd | Specialists in Abnormal Loads
T h e r e ' s S a f e t y I n E x p e r i e n c e
If the lines are busy on 023 80 45 30 45, please call 07740 768 853
or email info@convoi.co.uk
Useful Links for your Abnormal Load movements
* London DVS - If you have an existing Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit for a 0, 1 or 2 star rated HGV: it will expire midnight 27.10.24. The Progressive Safe System
(PSS) must be fitted to operate in London from 28.10.24: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/deliveries-in-london/delivering-safely/direct-vision-in-heavy-goods-vehicles#progressive
* UK HGV Levy - was suspended until 31.07.23. From 01.08.23 you need to pay the levy before entering the UK if: the truck/combination is not registered in the UK, or it
weighs more than 12,000kg: https://www.gov.uk/hgv-levy
* HGV Walkaround Check - View the guidance in 22 different languages : essential walkaround check information
* Keeping Commercial Vehicles safe to drive - UK Government Guide : Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive.
* Code of Practice on Securing Loads - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/securing-loads-on-hgvs-and-goods-vehicles
* Code of Practice Lighting & Marking - Code of Practice: Lighting and marking for Special Order, VR1, STGO and C&U loads
* London LEZ/ULEZ - The ULEZ expanded on 29.08.23 https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/
* FCDO Travel advice - Hauliers should : Check FCDO travel advice for any country you’re
planning to enter
* Green Zones / LEZ charges - and other regulations in cities across Europe: https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/
English / French / German speaking staff
Tel: +44 (0)23 8045 3045 | info@convoi.co.uk
Convoi Exceptionnel Ltd have been in the business of abnormal load permits and escort vehicles for over 40 years. We provide UK and European abnormal load permits / police notifications / dispensations - including : Specialist VR1 Licenses / BE16 Authorisation Permits / Special Orders (SMO), self escort car services and where necessary route surveys for: wide loads, heavy loads and long loads on behalf of our clients.
Abnormal Load Escort Car Services
Our vehicles are insured specifically to cover the escorting of abnormal loads on public highways as well as holding public liability insurance. See below for our escort car equipment specification.
We can provide police notifications / permits / movement orders for all of your long, wide or heavy loads.
HTA Abnormal Load Notification Directory
For those hauliers who wish to produce their own abnormal load notifications, we also publish the HTA Abnormal Load Notification Directory. This contains all the contacts needed to notify police and local authorities of your abnormal load transport. To find out more about the Directory, click on 'Convoi Shop' or download the order form on the right.
Convoi Exceptionnel Marker Boards
For prices and descriptions of Convoi Exceptionnel marker boards, please click on 'Convoi Shop'
Route Surveys / Site Access Surveys
Convoi carry out route surveys to assess the suitability of proposed routes for out of gauge and abnormal load transports.