Weight Limit Restrictions

Information about weight restriction orders for drivers and residents.

Graphic illustrating 7.5 tonnes weight limit restriction.

Weight limits can be applied to individual routes or to zones that have been identified as unsuitable for use by heavy goods vehicles. This normally applies to HGVs over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight. They are useful for preventing heavy goods vehicles from using minor roads as inappropriate shortcuts between main routes.

Reasons for introducing a restriction of this nature

To prevent damage to the highway infrastructure (carriageway, footways, street furniture) and buildings
Protect the character and environment of the area and residential estates
Manage congestion on our roads
Reduce risks to vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Exemptions

Vehicles working on or near the roads in question
Emergency service and military vehicles
Buses, coaches and other public service vehicles.

Where are the weight limit restrictions in place?

Avignon Road

As of 28 March 2022, Avignon Road introduced a weight restriction for vehicles weighing 7.5 tonnes and above. Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) will be enforced from 11 April 2022.

This photo shows the approach to the weight restriction on Avignon Road. All vehicles except heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) exceeding 7.5 tonnes may drive through in both directions.

image of weight restriction signs on avignon road

This photo shows the approach to the weight restriction on Avignon Road bridge.

image of weight restriction sign on avignon road

This photo shows the weight restriction signage on Avignon Road junction with Drakefell Road.

image of a weight restriction sign on drakefell road

Florence Road

As of 28 March 2022, Florence Road introduced a weight restriction for vehicles weighing 7.5 tonnes and above. Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) will be enforced from 11 April 2022.

This photo shows the approach to the weight restriction on Florence Road. All vehicles except heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) exceeding 7.5 tonnes may drive through in both directions.

image of traffic signs on florence road

This photo shows the signage when approaching the weight restriction on Florence Road.

This photo shows additional signage to indicate the weight restriction on Florence Road.

image of a weight restriction sign on florence road

This photo shows the signage indicating the approach to the weight restriction at Florence Road junction with New Cross Road.

This photo shows additional signage to indicate the approach to the weight restriction at Florence Road junction with New Cross Road.

This photo shows the approach to the weight restriction on Alpha Road junction with New Cross Road approaching Florence Road. All vehicles except heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) exceeding 7.5 tonnes may drive through in both directions.

image of a weight restriction sign in new cross

This photo shows the signage when approaching the weight restriction on Alpha Road junction with New Cross Road approaching Florence Road.

Leahurst Road

As of 7th August 2023, Leahurst Road introduced a weight restriction for vehicles weighing 7.5 tonnes and above. Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) will be enforced from21st August 2023.

These photos shows the approach to the weight restriction on Leahurst Road (Eastbound). All vehicles except heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) exceeding 7.5 tonnes may drive through.

This photo shows the approach to the no motor vehicle area (except emergency vehicles) on Leahurst Road. No motor vehicles are permitted 50 yards ahead.

Published on: 13/11/2023