Weight restrictions can be imposed for structural or for environmental reasons. It is legal control on a specified vehicle weight or width, mainly on lorries, on certain roads and routes.

The restriction prevents large vehicles from using inappropriate roads, routes and areas in order to:

  • reduce danger to pedestrians and other road users
  • prevent damage to buildings, roads and bridges
  • preserve the character, amenity and environment of an area
  • reduce and manage congestion on the roads
  • procedures for implementation
  • restrictions are subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and the associated procedures.
  • regulatory signs are erected on site to give effect to the TRO and to inform drivers of the restriction.

Additional Considerations

Where a Traffic Regulation Order restricts the use of a road, route or area to certain vehicles, the signing of a recommended alternative route will need to be considered.

Enforcement

Where a weight limit is already in place anyone wishing to report repeated contraventions in their road or area can do so either on-line or by phone on 0845 331 2392.  Alternatively contact:

Waltham Forest Parking Group
PO Box 54410
Parking Section
LONDON  E10 7YS

Tel 020 8496 3000
Email parking.services@walthamforest.gov.uk