Weight limits

Weight restrictions can be imposed for structural or for environmental reasons.

It is a legal control on a specified vehicle weight or width, mainly on lorries, on certain roads and routes. The restriction prevents large vehicles from using inappropriate roads, routes and areas in order to:

• reduce danger to pedestrians and other road users
• prevent damage to buildings, roads and bridges
• preserve the character, amenity and environment of an area
• reduce and manage congestion on the roads
• procedures for implementation
• restrictions are subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and the associated procedures
• regulatory signs are erected on site to give effect to the TRO and to assist the police in carrying out its enforcement     

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