What cargo is considered oversized

"Oversized cargo" - this phrase is like a linguistic paradox, because the word "load" logically presupposes the existence of any dimensions. However, in reality, it's not too adequate translation of the English term “oversize cargo”, that is, the load, on the contrary, be considered as bulky. That is the word he is designated in the governing documents.

Options oversized cargo exceed the permissible limits of the carrier, so the subject is not suitable for travel in standard vehicles. The term "oversized" is slang for professionals in the field of placement and transporting of heavy weight objects. For this type of cargo can be attributed to powerful industrial equipment that is used in the most important and significant projects.

Options oversize

Oversized cargo has the following parameters. Its height is equal to or exceeds 4 meters, the height of the platform which carries it, also included in this number. Length of oversized cargo ranging from 16 to 20 meters and the width exceeds 2.5 metres. Parameters of objects can be even higher than indicated. Given such impressive sizes, for transportation of such goods to meet a number of special requirements, obligatory for execution.

Features of transportation

First, the transport company, which decided to engage in the transportation of bulky objects, you must obtain a special permit "Rosavtodor", specify the nature of the object and the vehicle parameters, and agree on the route of the cargo. Second, the object must be fixed so that it does not obscure the vision of the drivers do not impede the movement of the vehicle and does not tip during transport. In addition, the speed should not exceed 60 km/h. Responsibility for compliance with these instructions, is the responsibility of the driver of the truck. Violation of the above rules is punishable by imposing a fine.

In certain cases specified by the rules, requires maintenance of freight cars with spetssignalami, and to support very large objects requires DPS machine.

To indicate oversized cargo using special sign: a shield of reflective material, lined on the diagonal broad red and white stripes. To refer to cargo that exceed the length of 20 m using a different sign. It is a yellow box in a red frame. It is attached so that the sign was visible to all road users. This precaution will help at night to avoid accidents.

Dangerous goods, as well as very heavy and large transport at night, often blocking the movement of vehicles.