Industrial and manufacturing business regularly need to move loads which are classed as 'abnormal', for example those with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 40 tonnes on 5 axles or 44 tonnes on 6 axles.
Before a haulier can move an abnormal load, the Police must be notified and their consent granted.
If the gross weight or axle weights exceed those specified in the Construction & Use Regulations, the haulier must indemnify the Highway Authority against the possibility of damage to any part of the highway.
An abnormal load could travel on any road, provided the haulier complies with the law. Some roads are more suitable and used more extensively for abnormal loads, for example, A Class Roads.
How To Get In Touch
Notices
The law requires the haulier to give a minimum of two clear days notice to the Police, the Highway Authority and bridge owners before moving an abnormal load. Hauliers may send notifications to the Council in its capacity as the Highway Authority either by fax to (01709) 370506 or by email to structures@rotherham.gov.uk. This mailbox is for the use of hauliers only please.
Indemnities
Indemnities should be mailed to the Structures Section, Streetpride, Bailey House, Rawmarsh Road, Rotherham S60 1TD.
Other Queries
For other queries, please 
contact Streetpride.
Exceptional Abnormal Loads
The notice period and arrangements for loads over 150 tonnes, 6.1 metres wide or 27.4 metres long are different. Hauliers moving such loads need special orders from the Department for Transport. For full details of the notification requirements for large and heavy loads, consult the 
Department for Transport website.
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