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Weight Limits
Weight restrictions can be imposed for structural or for environmental reasons. It is a 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 assist the police in carrying out its enforcement
For further information or to report a problem please either call StreetScene on 606 2004, email streetscene@wirral.gov.uk or click on the "Request Service" button.
See Also
- Car parks - council
- Civil emergencies - flooding
- Disabled people - parking bays
- Disabled people - parking permits - blue badge
- Gypsy and traveller sites
- Licence - skip operator
- Road safety - dangerous road junctions
- Road safety - pedestrian crossings
- Roads - flooding - drains and gullies
- Skip permits
- Street parking - fines
- Street parking - permits
- Street parking - zones