At Inter County Pilot Service Ltd we can also provide the Movement Order/ Permits because we have great knowledge of routes and restrictions in the UK. ICPS are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide this service to you.

Let ICPS plan and supply your Permits and take the extra stress away from you when arranging various movements.

UK Permit Information & Regulations 

In the UK, Permit’s are required for any abnormal loads or wide loads if the overall dimensions are over any of the following:  18.65m (rigid) length x 2.90m wide or Over 44000kgs.

UK Abnormal Load Permit’s are valid for up to 1 Month. Abnormal load regulations require notification to each regional police and highway authority along the itinerary including where applicable Bridge & Tunnel Authorities, Utility Companies, British Waterways etc.

Width
An Abnormal Load Permit is only valid up to 5m. Anything wider will also require a Highway Authority VR1 Permit, which can be obtained within 6-8 weeks. Widths exceeding 6.1m will also require a Highway Authority Special Order BE16 Authorisation. Depending on the complexity of the movement loads may require Police Assistance or Police Escort. Self-escort car is required if the load is over 3.50m.

Length
An abnormal load permit is only valid up to 30.00m. Anything over this will also require a Highway Authority Special Order BE16 Authorisation, this Abnormal Load Permit can be obtained in 6-8 weeks maximum. The abnormal load will also require escorts and depending on the complexity of the movement Police Assistance or Police Escort.

Weight 
An Abnormal Load Permit is only valid up to 150,000kgs. Anything over this will also require a Highway Authorities Special Order BE16 Authorisation, which can be obtained within 6-8 weeks.

Height
There is no statutory limit governing the overall height of an abnormal load. However, if a vehicle has an overall height of 3 metres or above, a notice must be displayed in the cab showing its full height. If your transport is more than 4.95m high you may require a pilot car. In some circumstances a route survey may be necessary to ensure your transport can pass under structures and cables safely at it’s running height.