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In this section:
| 1. What is an abnormal load |
| 2. When and who you need to notify |
| 3. How to notify |
| 4. Other information |
Abnormal loads should not be moved in the South Yorkshire Policing Area during locally prescribed peak traffic times, unless absolutely necessary and with good reason:
You must arrange for your own escort in South Yorkshire:
on motorways, where your vehicle is over 4.6m wide, 30.5m long or 130t in weight
on all other roads if your vehicle is over 4.1m wide, 30.5m long or 100t in weight