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Abnormal Loads
The Roads Section in Galway City Council deals with the issuing of permits to move abnormal loads.
Under the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003, a permit is required to move abnormal loads.
A vehicle/load is considered abnormal when the total length of the vehicle exceeds 15m, the overall width exceeds 2.5m, the weight of any axle other than the driving axle exceeds 10,170kg.
With effect from the 1st January 2011, the following fees will apply to move abnormal loads on public roads maintained by Galway City Council
- Single journey/daily permit €60
- 3 month permit €150
- Annual permit €500
Download Application Form For a Permit to Move Abnormal Loads
The Application Form should be completed and returned to:
The Application Form should be completed and returned to:
Roads Section,
Transportation, Infrastructure, Recreation & Amenity,
Galway City Council,
Grammar School Annex,
College Road,
Galway.
Application must be submitted 5 working days in advance.
The permit issued is valid only for the vehicle, dates and route specified in the application.
The permit applicant also undertakes to compensate Galway City Council for any damage caused to the public roads by use of the vehicle under the permit
The onus is on the applicant to infom the Gardaí of proposed movement of abnormal load.