[PR] Permit system for the movement of abnormal loads

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http://www.rsa.ie/NEWS/News/Abnormal_Loads.html

S.I. No. 147 of 2009

ROAD TRAFFIC (SPECIALISED VEHICLE PERMITS) REGULATIONS, 2009

Permit system for the movement of abnormal loads

A new streamlined system for issuing special permits for the movement of long wide loads will be introduced from the 4th May.

Any operator who wishes to transport a vehicle or load which falls outside of the limits allowed by the Road Traffic (Construction Equipment & Use) Regulations 2003, S.I. 5 of 2003 must apply for a permit to the Local Authority through whose functional area the loads are moved.

The new system will be operated by An Garda Síochána and it will apply to:

1. designated routes along major inter urbans which are specified in SI No 147 of 2009 for the movement of wide and long vehicles (including loads) not exceeding 27.4 metres in length and 4.3 metres in width on the major interurban routes and to Cork, Ringaskiddy and Rosslare ports.

For vehicles operating on other routes exceeding the limits specified above and whose weights are outside the limits specified in S.I. No. 5 of 2003, the existing permit system remains in force and operators should continue to apply to the designated Local Authorities for permits to move long wide and heavy loads.

The introduction of this scheme will fulfil Action 125 of the Road Safety Strategy.

The Permit Application Form, Schedule of Designated Roads and Guidelines for Operators may be found at: http://www.garda.ie/Controller

S.I. No. 147 of 2009

S.I. No. 5 of 2003

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http://www.garda.ie/

Abnormal Loads
[Abnormal Loads] Moving an abnormal load - to download application form for a permit (as and from the 4th May 2009) click 'more' below. For guidelines etc. go to "Traffic" and then "Road Transport Unit"

http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=105

Abnormal Loads

Application Permit - Movement of an abnormal load
Abnormal Loads - Guidelines for Operators
SI 147 of 2009 Abnormal Loads
Designated Routes