Overview
Local Term
escort vehicle
abnormal load escort
Language
EN
Permit Authority
Department for Transport / Highways England
Data Quality
HIGH
Max Width (std)
2.9m (9.5 ft)
Max Height (std)
4.95m
Max Length (std)
18.65m
Max Weight (std)
44t
Escort Thresholds
Width > 3m, length > 18.65m, or weight > 44t
Self-escort; no traffic authority
1×
civil
STGO Cat 2: 80–150t
Police notification required
1×
both
STGO Cat 3: >150t or width ≥ 5m
Police escort likely
2×
both
Required Equipment
ABNORMAL LOAD front/rear boards
Amber rotating beacons
Marker boards
Certification
Not Required
No formal statutory training, but industry guides recommend route planning and communication training.
Data confidence: high · Last verified: April 2026 · Source: Department for Transport / Highways England