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Date Update: Wednesday, 5 January 2022

Permissible Maximum Dimensions of Lorries in Europe

Height:		4.10 m
Width:		2.55 m (1)
Length	Lorry or Trailer:	12 m
	Road Train:	18.75 m (2,3,4,5)
	Articulated Vehicle:	16.50 m (3,6,7)
Notes: (1) Vehicle at controlled temperatures: 2.60 m. (2) It may be allowed up to 22 m subject to certain restrictions. (3) EMS (European Modular System) combinations may have a maximum length of 25.25 m and maximum weight of 60 t on a designated road network. (4) For truck in combination with trailer the length of 18.75 m can be exceeded, with the aim of improving energy efficiency, in particular regarding the aerodynamic performance of cabs. (5) Road train specialised in the carriage of cars (loaded): 20.75 m. (6) An extra 15 cm are allowed for vehicles carrying 45 ft container involved in intermodal operations. (7) For truck in combination with semi-trailer the length of 16.50 m can be exceeded, with the aim of improving energy efficiency, in particular regarding the aerodynamic performance of cabs.

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:	24 t (1)
Road Train 4 axles:	38 t
Road Train 5 axles and +:	44 t (2)
Articulated Vehicle 5 axles and +:	44 t (2)
Notes: Under specific conditions EMS (European Modular System) combinations may have a maximum length of 25.25 m and maximum weight of 60 t. (1) The driving axle is fitted with double tyres and pneumatic suspension: 26 t. (2) Six-axle: 50 t; seven-axle or more: 56 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 buses can exceed the length of 18.75 m with the approval from the relevant road authority.

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