Guidance

Using abnormally large or heavy vehicles on the road

How vehicles which are outside the normal dimensions and weights usually allowed on the road ('special types') can legally be used on the road.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 13 April 2016
• Last updated: 27 September 2018
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  1. 27 September 2018

     Updated the guide following changes to the law about which types of vehicles are exempt from needing ministry plates and annual tests.

  2. 21 May 2018

     Updated the advice on special order movements and over-width projections

  3. 6 April 2017

     The guide has been updated with changes to the advice on Drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations in respect of mobile cranes and engineering plant.

  4. 13 April 2016

     First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Special types enforcement guide

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This guide tells you what the rules are for ‘special type’ vehicles which don’t comply with the usual regulations on dimensions and weights.