Bridges and limits

Height limits

Network Rail provide information on the prevention of bridge strikes. It includes:

• good practice guides for transport managers
• guides for drivers from other countries
• training course for professional drivers

Remember:

• know your height
• check signs at the bridge, do not ignore them.

If you see a vehicle hit a bridge, contact information should be on a sign on the bridge. If there is not a phone number, call the police on 999.

Weight limits

Weight limits can be due to structural or environmental reasons. These help:

• protect buildings, roads and bridges
• stop lorries and HGVs from using areas as through routes
• reduce and manage traffic congestion

Restrictions are based on plated vehicle weights and the vehicle is banned even if empty.