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 Services
PO Box 54410
London E10 7YS
Email parking.services@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000
