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Heavy transport requires knowledge, experience and the right paperwork. European Permit Service arranges your permits, route surveys and escorts throughout Europe. Quickly, correctly and without fuss.

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Organising heavy transport is not an easy job. Each country has its own rules, procedures and requirements for length, width, weight and route. You often have to deal with several government agencies, different application forms and - not unimportantly - a language barrier. EPS takes that work off your hands. Since 1992, we have been helping transporters throughout Europe to obtain the correct permits and guide the process from A to Z.

We map routes, take obstacles into account and arrange traffic measures or escorts if necessary. Thanks to our strong network and years of experience, you can be sure that everything is in order. One request, one contact, all taken care of - so you can focus on what really matters: getting your transport to its destination safely and efficiently.

Avoid delays and errors in heavy transport

Heavy transport requires not only permits, but also insight. In practice, we often see that transports are delayed because of minor mistakes: a missing document, wrong timing, or a route that is unexpectedly blocked. It also regularly happens that a permit is not valid in the next country - resulting in stoppages and fines.

European Permit Service prevents this. Thanks to our experience and European coverage, we coordinate everything: permits, escorts, route and execution. We identify bottlenecks before they become problems. That makes EPS not an extra step, but a smart move for every heavy transport. This is how you get further - literally and figuratively.

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Country overview heavy transport

Each European country has different rules for heavy transport. When is a permit required? Is escort required? EPS has figured it out for you. Click on a country for the specific requirements and dimensions.

Select a country for more information.

Albania
Andorra
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Denmark
Germany
Estonia
Finland
France
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Kosovo
Croatia
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Northern Macedonia
Norway
Ukraine
Austria
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovenia
Slovakia
Spain
Czech Republic
Turkey
Vatican City
United Kingdom
Sweden
Switzerland

Albania

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

Andorra

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

Belarus

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	24m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - 60T
	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	24m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - 60T

	Loaded
	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	20m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	24m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - 60T
	24m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - 60T

Belgium

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	27m00 x 3m20 x 4m80 - 90T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	27m00 x 3m20 x 4m80 - 90T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	Escort
	27m00 x 3m20 x 4m80 - 90T
	27m00 x 3m20 x 4m80 - 90T

Bosnia and Herzegovina

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

Bulgaria

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	24m00 x 3m50 x 4m70 - 60T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	24m00 x 3m50 x 4m70 - 60T

	Loaded
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	24m00 x 3m50 x 4m70 - 60T
	24m00 x 3m50 x 4m70 - 60T

Cyprus

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

Denmark

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	22m00 x 3m30 x 4m10 - **T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - **T	30m00 x 3m65 x m* - **T
	22m00 x 3m30 x 4m10 - **T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - **T	30m00 x 3m65 x m* - **T
A permit for weight depends on your combination. When the trailer's axles have forced steering, a permit will be required from 30m00 length. An escort is still required with less width if the driver cannot see behind the load! An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit. Transports may not be carried out by company buses/passenger cars!

Loaded

Empty

Escort

22m00 x 3m30 x 4m10 - **T

16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - **T

30m00 x 3m65 x *m** - **T

22m00 x 3m30 x 4m10 - **T

18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - **T

30m00 x 3m65 x *m** - **T

A permit for weight depends on your combination.

When the trailer's axles have forced steering, a permit will be required from 30m00 length.

An escort is still required with less width if the driver cannot see behind the load!

An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit.

Transports may not be carried out by company buses/passenger cars!

	Loaded
	22m00 x 3m30 x 4m10 - **T
	22m00 x 3m30 x 4m10 - **T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - **T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - **T
	Escort
	30m00 x 3m65 x m* - **T
	30m00 x 3m65 x m* - **T
A permit for weight depends on your combination. When the trailer's axles have forced steering, a permit will be required from 30m00 length. An escort is still required with less width if the driver cannot see behind the load! An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit. Transports may not be carried out by company buses/passenger cars!

Germany

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit*
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit*
*An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the German language If the length or weight specified above are exceeded, the vehicles must be inspected and registered in Germany.

Loaded

Empty

Escort

16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

See permit*

18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

See permit*

*An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the German language

If the length or weight specified above are exceeded, the vehicles must be inspected and registered in Germany.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit*
	See permit*
*An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the German language If the length or weight specified above are exceeded, the vehicles must be inspected and registered in Germany.

Estonia

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

Finland

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	40m00 x 4m00 x 4m40 - **T	30m00 x 4m00 x 4m00 - **T	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
	20m00 x 4m00 x 4m40 - **T	20m00 x 4m00 x 4m00 - **T	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
A permit for weight depends on the combination. An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit. Stricter rules apply to boat and vehicle transporters!

Loaded

Empty

Escort

40m00 x 4m00 x 4m40 - **T

30m00 x 4m00 x 4m00 - **T

30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T

20m00 x 4m00 x 4m40 - **T

20m00 x 4m00 x 4m00 - **T

30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T

A permit for weight depends on the combination.

An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit.

Stricter rules apply to boat and vehicle transporters!

	Loaded
	40m00 x 4m00 x 4m40 - **T
	20m00 x 4m00 x 4m40 - **T
	Empty
	30m00 x 4m00 x 4m00 - **T
	20m00 x 4m00 x 4m00 - **T
	Escort
	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
A permit for weight depends on the combination. An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit. Stricter rules apply to boat and vehicle transporters!

France

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m50 - 44T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	25m00 x 3m00 x m* - 72T*
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m50 - 44T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	25m00 x 3m00 x m* - 72T*
An Escort for height is only required if mentioned in the permit. *An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the French language.

Loaded

Empty

Escort

16m50 x 2m55 x 4m50 - 44T

16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T

25m00 x 3m00 x *m** - 72T*

18m75 x 2m55 x 4m50 - 44T

18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T

25m00 x 3m00 x *m** - 72T*

An Escort for height is only required if mentioned in the permit.

*An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the French language.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m50 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m50 - 44T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	Escort
	25m00 x 3m00 x m* - 72T*
	25m00 x 3m00 x m* - 72T*
An Escort for height is only required if mentioned in the permit. *An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the French language.

Gibraltar

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

Greece

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	17m00 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T	17m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	17m00 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T

	Loaded
	17m00 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	17m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	17m00 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T

Hungary

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m40 - 60T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m40 - 60T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m40 - 60T
	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m40 - 60T

Ireland

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 40T	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 40T	24m00 x 3m25 x 4m90 - 80T
	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 40T	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 40T	24m00 x 3m25 x 4m90 - 80T

	Loaded
	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 40T
	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 40T
	Empty
	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m00 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	24m00 x 3m25 x 4m90 - 80T
	24m00 x 3m25 x 4m90 - 80T

Iceland

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T	25m00 x 3m50 x 5m50 - **T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T	25m00 x 3m50 x 5m50 - **T
An escort will be provided by the Police. An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m20 - 44T
	Escort
	25m00 x 3m50 x 5m50 - **T
	25m00 x 3m50 x 5m50 - **T
An escort will be provided by the Police. An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

Italy

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	Zie opmerkingen
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	Zie opmerkingen
All vehicles must be registered before a permit can be applied for. An escort is required from 20m00 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 44T or 25m00 x 2m55 x 4m30 - 44T. Length affects the width and vice versa. Up to a width of 3m00, an escort can still be prescribed on narrow mountain roads! The maximum weight for a 2+2 combination is 38T.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	Escort
	Zie opmerkingen
	Zie opmerkingen
All vehicles must be registered before a permit can be applied for. An escort is required from 20m00 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 44T or 25m00 x 2m55 x 4m30 - 44T. Length affects the width and vice versa. Up to a width of 3m00, an escort can still be prescribed on narrow mountain roads! The maximum weight for a 2+2 combination is 38T.

Kosovo

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

Croatia

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T*
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T*
*An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the Croatian language.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T*
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T*
*An escort is also required if the driver is not proficient in the Croatian language.

Latvia

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
	30m00 x 3m50 x 5m00 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

Liechtenstein

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - 45T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - 45T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - 45T
	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - 45T

Lithuania

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	17m50 x 2m64 x 4m10 - 40T	17m50 x 2m64 x 4m10 - 40T	24m00 x 3m55 x 4m50 - **T
	19m65 x 2m64 x 4m10 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	24m00 x 3m55 x 4m50 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

	Loaded
	17m50 x 2m64 x 4m10 - 40T
	19m65 x 2m64 x 4m10 - 40T
	Empty
	17m50 x 2m64 x 4m10 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	24m00 x 3m55 x 4m50 - **T
	24m00 x 3m55 x 4m50 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

Luxembourg

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	19m98 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T	19m98 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 44T
Authorities determine which vehicles are allowed on the permit, not all combinations are possible.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 44T
	Escort
	19m98 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 44T
	19m98 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 44T
Authorities determine which vehicles are allowed on the permit, not all combinations are possible.

Malta

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

Moldova

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

Monaco

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

Montenegro

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

Netherlands

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	22m00 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 50T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 50T	27m50 x 3m50 x m* - 100T
	18m75 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 50T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 50T	27m50 x 3m50 x m* - 100T
Vehicles must be registered before a permit can be applied for. Which vehicle should be registered depends on the required dimensions. An escort for height is only required if mentioned in the permit.

	Loaded
	22m00 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 50T
	18m75 x 3m00 x 4m00 - 50T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 50T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 50T
	Escort
	27m50 x 3m50 x m* - 100T
	27m50 x 3m50 x m* - 100T
Vehicles must be registered before a permit can be applied for. Which vehicle should be registered depends on the required dimensions. An escort for height is only required if mentioned in the permit.

Northern Macedonia

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	19m00 x 2m70 x 4m10 - 60T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	19m00 x 2m70 x 4m10 - 60T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	19m00 x 2m70 x 4m10 - 60T
	19m00 x 2m70 x 4m10 - 60T

Norway

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	20m00 x 3m24 x 4m00 - 40T	17m50 x 2m75 x 4m00 - 40T	23m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - **T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	23m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

	Loaded
	20m00 x 3m24 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	17m50 x 2m75 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	23m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - **T
	23m50 x 3m00 x 4m00 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

Ukraine

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T

	Loaded
	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T
	Empty
	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T
	Escort
	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T

Austria

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	22m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - **T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	22m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit. The maximum weight for a 2+2 combination is 38T.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	22m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - **T
	22m00 x 3m00 x 4m20 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit. The maximum weight for a 2+2 combination is 38T.

Poland

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 3m00* x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	23m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 60T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	23m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 60T
*The trailer must be 2m55 wide while empty in order to drive up to a width of 3m00 without a permit.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 3m00* x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	23m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 60T
	23m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 60T
*The trailer must be 2m55 wide while empty in order to drive up to a width of 3m00 without a permit.

Portugal

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	25m25 x 3m00 x 4m60 - 60T
	18m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	25m25 x 3m00 x 4m60 - 60T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m00 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	25m25 x 3m00 x 4m60 - 60T
	25m25 x 3m00 x 4m60 - 60T

Romania

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	25m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 80T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	25m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 80T
Permits are issued at the border up to the following dimensions: 25m00 x 4m50 x 4m50 - 60T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	25m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 80T
	25m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 80T
Permits are issued at the border up to the following dimensions: 25m00 x 4m50 x 4m50 - 60T

San Marino

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

Serbia

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m90 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 60T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m90 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 60T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	20m90 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 60T
	20m90 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 60T

Slovenia

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m60 x 3m00 x 4m50 - 60T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m60 x 3m00 x 4m50 - 60T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	20m60 x 3m00 x 4m50 - 60T
	20m60 x 3m00 x 4m50 - 60T

Slovakia

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 40T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 40T
	20m00 x 3m00 x 4m30 - 40T

Spain

Loaded

Empty

Escort

16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

20m55 x 3m00 x *m** - **T

18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

20m55 x 3m00 x *m** - **T

All vehicles must be registered before a permit can be applied for.

An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit.

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	20m55 x 3m00 x m* - **T
	20m55 x 3m00 x m* - **T
All vehicles must be registered before a permit can be applied for. An escort for height and weight is required only if mentioned in the permit.

Czech Republic

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 50T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 50T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 50T
	22m00 x 3m20 x 4m50 - 50T

Turkey

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T

Vatican City

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T	m x m* x m* - **T
All transports require a permit/escort!

	Loaded
	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T
	Empty
	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T
	Escort
	m x m* x m* - **T
	m x m* x m* - **T
All transports require a permit/escort!

United Kingdom

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 44T	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 44T	18m65 x 3m50 x 4m90 - 44T
	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 44T	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 44T	18m65 x 3m50 x 4m90 - 44T
The dimensions are generic dimensions; permits may still be required for specific uses. The lengths listed are rigid lengths, which is the length from the head of the trailer to the end of the trailer or load (the furthest point).

	Loaded
	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 44T
	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m50 - 44T
	Empty
	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 44T
	18m65 x 2m90 x 4m00 - 44T
	Escort
	18m65 x 3m50 x 4m90 - 44T
	18m65 x 3m50 x 4m90 - 44T
The dimensions are generic dimensions; permits may still be required for specific uses. The lengths listed are rigid lengths, which is the length from the head of the trailer to the end of the trailer or load (the furthest point).

Sweden

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	24m00 x 3m50 x 4m50 - 48T	24m00 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 48T	30m00 x 3m10 x 4m50 - **T
	18m75 x 3m50 x 4m50 - 40T	18m75 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T	30m00 x 3m10 x 4m50 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

	Loaded
	24m00 x 3m50 x 4m50 - 48T
	18m75 x 3m50 x 4m50 - 40T
	Empty
	24m00 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 48T
	18m75 x 2m60 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	30m00 x 3m10 x 4m50 - **T
	30m00 x 3m10 x 4m50 - **T
An escort for weight is only required if mentioned in the permit.

Switzerland

	Loaded	Empty	Escort
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T	See permit

	Loaded
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Empty
	16m50 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	18m75 x 2m55 x 4m00 - 40T
	Escort
	See permit
	See permit

The data listed are compiled with care by us and our partners, however, no liability can be accepted for the consequences of any inaccuracies or omissions.

Frequently asked questions about heavy haulage

What is the difference between heavy transport and exceptional transport?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a nuance. Heavy transport refers specifically to loads exceeding a certain weight - usually more than 44 tonnes. Exceptional transport goes broader: it includes transports that deviate in terms of length, width or height. In both cases, there are deviations from standard regulations, and a permit or special escort is required. EPS arranges both types of transport and helps you determine which category your transport falls into and what it requires per country.

How do I know whether I need a permit for my transport?

Whether you need a permit for heavy transport depends on the dimensions, weight and the countries you drive through. Each country has its own thresholds. In Germany, for example, an exemption may be required as early as 3 metres wide, whereas in France this only applies at 3.5 metres. EPS has this knowledge available for each country and can tell you immediately whether your journey requires a permit. In doubt? Please contact us. Better one phone call too many than to come to a standstill en route.

How long does it take to arrange a heavy transport permit?

The processing time varies greatly by country and situation. In some countries, such as Belgium or the Netherlands, it is possible to obtain a permit within one to three working days. In other countries, such as Italy or Spain, procedures can take several weeks. Rush applications are sometimes possible, but not everywhere. EPS starts the process immediately after your application and always gives you a clear estimate of the time required. Thanks to our network, we can process many applications faster than if you were to do it independently.

Does EPS also arrange escorts and pilots?

Yes, if escorts are required on (parts of) your route, EPS will arrange this for you. Depending on the country, these may be civilian pilots, police escorts or even certified traffic escorts. We take care of the correct application, coordination and coordination with the local authorities. You don't have to worry about different rules or local language differences - EPS ensures that the right escort is at the right place, so that your transport is safe and compliant with the law.

What exactly does route survey in heavy transport mean?

A route survey is a preliminary study in which we check whether your transport can follow the planned route without obstacles. Think of viaduct heights, curve radii, bridge loads or temporary roadworks. We identify bottlenecks and, if necessary, suggest an alternative route. Sometimes adjustments are necessary, such as removing street furniture or applying for a parking ban. Only after a successful reconnaissance can we apply for permits. EPS carries out these route surveys in cooperation with local specialists, so that you always drive a feasible and safe route.

Can EPS also regulate temporary traffic such as parking bans or driving plates?

Certainly. In many cases, additional measures are needed to make heavy transport safe. Think about temporarily closing a street, placing driving plates on soft verges, or removing a fence or lamppost. EPS arranges this for you in consultation with the local authorities. We also take care of the associated permits and, if necessary, the deployment of a traffic controller. You do not have to coordinate anything yourself - we arrange everything from application to execution.

Does EPS also help with transport equipment and crane work if I don't have it myself?

Yes. If you do not have your own heavy transport equipment or lifting gear, we will engage reliable partners from our European network. Whether it is a low-loader, semi-trailer, telescopic crane or special transport vehicle - we will find the right solution for your cargo. In doing so, we pay attention not only to availability and price, but also to reliability, safety and experience. So you can be sure that your transport will be carried out professionally, without surprises en route or at the unloading point.

How does an application to EPS work?

A request starts with a short intake: by phone, e-mail or via a form. We ask you about the cargo, dimensions, route, planned dates and any additional requirements such as escort or crane work. On this basis, we will draw up a quotation. Upon approval, we will immediately start applying for the permit(s) and any preparations. We will keep you informed of progress and be available throughout the process. You have a single point of contact and do not have to arrange anything else yourself.

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