Abnormal Loads & Movements
An ‘abnormal load’ is an operator's vehicle that is in a weight category of more than 44,000kg, has an axle load of more than 10,000kg for a single non-driving axle and 11,500kg for a single driving axle, and/or a width of more than 2.9 metres and/or a rigid length of more than 18.65 metres.
Abnormal Indivisible Loads
An Abnormal Indivisible Load (AIL) is any load that cannot be broken down into smaller parts or be transported without undue expense, risk, or damage.
Read moreAdditional AIL Factors
Many additional factors are governing the carriage of Abnormal Indivisible Loads, all of which have a significant bearing on the movements of goods.
Read moreEngineering Plant Use
Use of Engineering plant can only be used under the STGO Regulations if those operations cannot safely be done using a vehicle that complies with C&U Reg's.
Read moreHGV Load & Projection
The projection of the load (be it width or length) plays a significant part in determining what regulations the load and/or vehicles falls within.
Read moreMobile Cranes
STGO defines a mobile crane under certain conditions. A mobile crane which does not meet all these criteria may be defined as engineering plant.
Read morePolice Notice
It's the operator's responsibility under Section 44 of The Road Traffic Act of 1988 to notify the authorities such as the Police of STGO movements.
Read moreRecovery Vehicles
A road recovery vehicle is one that is designed to recover broken-down vehicles. It must be fitted with a lifting system made to recover vehicles.
Read moreSection 44
Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 allows for an order to be made authorising the use of vehicles that do not comply with the regulations.
Read moreSpecial Types General Order
In the main, those vehicles that carry Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AIL) are recognisable by the placard on the front of their vehicles.
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