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Abnormal loads: Other information
In this section:
| 1. What is an abnormal load |
| 2. When and who you need to notify |
| 3. How to notify |
| 4. Other information |
Dispensations
A dispensation is a permission for an abnormal load to travel without having to notify us each time.
You can apply for an annual dispensation which will be valid from January to December.
If you apply in the middle of the year a dispensation will be valid until the end of the current year.
Please use our dispensation enquiry form to ask about dispensations.
Please include your business name, point of contact, address and phone number.
Other information
Police escorts
If you need a police escort you must give us 10 weeks' notice.
Emergencies
If you need to move an abnormal load in an emergency, contact us as soon as you can and make it clear on your notification that it is for an emergency movement.