Transport and Covid-19: responses and resources

Czech Republic

Date Update: Monday, 7 November 2022

Permissible Maximum Dimensions of Lorries in Europe

Height: 
4 m (1)
Width: 
2.55 m (2)
Length Lorry or Trailer: 
12 m
Road Train: 
18.75 m (3)
Articulated Vehicle: 
16.50 m

Notes: 

(1) Road train specialised in the carriage of cars: 4.20 m.
(2) Vehicle at controlled temperatures: 2.60 m.
(3) Road train specialised in the carriage of cars: 20.75 m.

Permissible Maximum Weights of Lorries in Europe

Weight per nondrive axle: 
10 t
Weight per drive axle: 
11.5 t
Lorry 2 axles: 
18 t
Lorry 3 axles: 
26 t (1)
Road Train 4 axles: 
32 t
Road Train 5 axles and +: 
42 / 48 t (2)
Articulated Vehicle 5 axles and +: 
48 t

Notes: 

(1) Only with air suspension or similar, and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).
(2) Five-axle (2+3): 42 t. Five-axle (3+2): 44 t. Six-axle: 48 t.

Permissible Maximum Dimensions of Coaches in Europe

2 axles: 
13.50 m
> 2 axles: 
15 m
+ Trailer: 
18.75 m
Articulated: 
18.75 m (1)

Notes: 

(1) Bi-articulated bus: 22 m.

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