10. Abnormal Load Vehicle (ALV) and its Escort

An abnormal load vehicle MUST always be under escort.
It MUST NOT be on the road between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
It MUST always be labelled "ABNORMAL LOAD" in red and have red flags attached to its front and rear left and right corners.
It MUST have flashing amber beacons and its headlamps MUST always be on.
By virtue of its dimensions, load or a combination of both, the abnormal load vehicle may occupy more than one lane, and is usually driven at the centre of the road, thereby becoming a high risk to other road users.
Never overtake an ALV, unless the rear escort vehicle signals that you should do so or the road ahead is clear.
Do not hog the road in front of an ALV at a steep descent, as the vehicle tends to be pushed forward by its load.
It is not recommended that an ALV travels under adverse conditions.
When an ALV escort is in sight, pull off the road, let it pass and proceed when it is safe to do so.

An escort motor vehicle drives ahead of or behind an abnormal vehicle to flag down, or alert road- users of impending danger, or give timeous warning of the presence of the abnormal vehicle.
It always displays a board written "ABNORMAL LOAD VEHICLE AHEAD", and bears red flags and an amber beacon.
Always obey the instructions of the escort vehicle, as the general rules and regulations of the road do not apply to ALVs.
As soon as you see an escort vehicle on a blind rise or sharp curve, slow down and prepare to pull off the road to avoid a surprise collision with an ALV.

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