Transport and Covid-19: responses and resources

Germany

Date Update: Tuesday, 14 December 2021

Permissible Maximum Dimensions of Lorries in Europe

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

Notes: 

(1) Vehicle at controlled temperatures: 2.60 m.
(2) An extra 15 cm are allowed for vehicles carrying 45 ft container involved in intermodal operations.

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 (1)
Lorry 3 axles: 
26 t (1)
Road Train 4 axles: 
36 t (1)
Road Train 5 axles and +: 
40 t (1,2)
Articulated Vehicle 5 axles and +: 
40 t (1,2)

Notes: 

(1) According to Article 10b of Council Directive 96/53/EC, the maximum authorised weights provided for certain vehicles and vehicle combinations are increased by the additional weight of the alternative fuel or zero-emission technology with a maximum of 1 t and 2 t respectively.
(2) Vehicle in intermodal transport operations: 44 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

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