UK Abnormal Load Bans

UK Abnormal Load Bans / Embargo Times and Restrictions by Police Force Area. Abnormal Load movement times can change, therefore this is regularly updated. Please check back frequently in case of any changes.

France Bans & Public Holiday Dates 2025

Movement bans in France for Abnormal Loads and for Standard Loads at GVW of 7.50T and above.

Abnormal Load News Europe

Useful info & updates - Abnormal Loads Europe. This is not an exhaustive list. Rules & Regulations are constantly changing. If you need any specific information, please ask and we will do our best to assist.

Other useful Information - UK

  • UK ETA - European nationals will need to apply for an ETA starting 5 March 2025. Cost £10 / Validity 2 years. The ETA is a digital pre-travel authorisation linked to the applicant’s passport :

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#who-can-apply

  • 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 – Pay before entering the UK if: vehicle is not registered in the UK, or weighs >12,000kg :

 https://www.gov.uk/hgv-levy

  •  Preventing Bridge Strikes | Roadworks – At all times, it is the haulier’s responsibility to check the route on their  permit is suitable.  This includes checking roadworks & bridge heights : 

How to prevent vehicles from hitting bridges - GOV.UK |  www.one.network 

  •  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 UK Government Guide : 

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/

 

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