# The Dartford–Thurrock Crossing Regulations 1989, Regulation 2: Abnormal loads


No person shall, except with the permission of the crossing operator, take or cause or permit to be taken into the tunnels, any vehicle which, together with its load and any trailer drawn by it, exceeds any of the dimensions or weights set out in the following table–
Overall height
4.87 metres
Overall length
18.3 metres
Overall width
2.75 metres
Total weight
38,000 kilograms
Axle weight
11,180 kilograms
Wheel weight
5,090 kilograms.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/2372/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dartfordthurrock-crossing-regulations-1989/regulation-2
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