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