Transport and Covid-19: responses and resources

North Macedonia

Date Update: Thursday, 17 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
Articulated Vehicle: 
16.50 m

Notes: 

(1) Increased value for certain type of transport (i.e. containers, motorcars, etc.): 4.10 m.
(2) Vehicle at controlled temperatures: 2.60 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: 
25 t
Road Train 4 axles: 
36 t (1)
Road Train 5 axles and +: 
40 t
Articulated Vehicle 5 axles and +: 
40 t

Notes: 

(1) Three-axle tractor with one-axle trailer: 35 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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