Huge ‘special types’ heavy load has police escort through the M1 in Nottinghamshire

A special types general order category 3 large load was escorted through the area this morning.

Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit attended and said:

‘M1 to Calow abnormal load movement early this morning Sunday 16 August.

‘Moved as soon as it was light enough to minimise disruption.’

What is a STGO Cat 3 load?

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Cat 3 (Not exceeding 150,000 kgs):

– minimum of 6 axles
– maximum axle weight of 16,500 kgs
– display ‘STGO Cat 3’ plate to the front of the drawing vehicle
– 5 working days’ notice to highway and bridge authorities: the dimensions may need to be given to the police
– speed limits:
– motorway 40 mph
– dual carriageway 35 mph
– other roads 30 mph
– a plate must be fitted to the vehicle showing the maximum weight recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle when travelling at certain maximum speeds: this must be marked ‘Special Types Use’ – the plate should show the weights for gross, train and axle weights

M1 to Calow abnormal load movement early this morning. Moved as soon as it was light enough to minimise disruption. #STGO #SpecialistEscort @DerbysRPUBikers @MammoetUK pic.twitter.com/j05CD1Jpte

— Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit (@DerbyshireRPU) August 16, 2020