Move an abnormal load
An abnormal load is a vehicle that has any of the following:
- a weight of more than 44,000kg
- an axle load of more than 10,000kg for a single non-driving axle and 11,500kg for a single driving axle
- a width of more than 2.9 metres
- a rigid length of more than 18.65 metres
Devon County Council as the Highway Authority only need to be notified if it meets one or both of the first two categories (weight).
You can use National Highways electronic service delivery for abnormal loads (ESDAL) to:
- plot your route
- notify the police, highways and bridge authorities of your abnormal load movements around the road network
- get advance notice of any possible route problems
- save vehicle details and routes for future use