Denmark

Date Update: Thursday, 10 October 2019

Permissible Maximum Dimensions of Lorries in Europe

Height:

4 m

Width:

2.55 m (1)

Lorry or Trailer:

12 m

Road Train:

18.75 m

Articulated Vehicle:

16.50 m

Notes:

(1) Vehicle at controlled temperatures: 2.60 m.

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. (3) Six-axle: 50 t; seven-axle or more: 56 t.