Transport and Covid-19: responses and resources

Estonia

Date Update: Wednesday, 5 January 2022

Permissible Maximum Dimensions of Lorries in Europe

Height: 
4 m (1,2)
Width: 
2.55 m (3,4)
Length Lorry or Trailer: 
12 m (5)
Road Train: 
18.75 m (5,6)
Articulated Vehicle: 
16.50 m (5,7)

Notes: 

(1) Vehicle specialised in the carriage of livestock: 4.40 m.
(2) When the vehicle is laden, the height of the load must not exceed 4.50 m from the ground.
(3) Vehicle at controlled temperatures: 2.60 m.
(4) When the vehicle is laden, the width of the load must not exceed 3 m.
(5) If the vehicle or road train is fitted with the aerodynamic device, then it can exceed the maximum permissible length by the length of the aerodynamic device. Aerodynamic device must bear the text: "96/53/EC ARTICLE 8B COMPLIANT". Motor vehicle with aerodynamic cab design (also road train and articulated vehicle) can exceed the maximum permissible length. Vehicle statutory plate must bear the text: "96/53/EC ARTICLE 9A COMPLIANT".
(6) Road train specialised in the carriage of cars (loaded): 20.75 m.
(7) Articulated vehicle specialised in the carriage of cars (loaded): 18.50 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 (1,2)
Lorry 3 axles: 
26 t (1,2,3)
Road Train 4 axles: 
36 t (1,2,4)
Road Train 5 axles and +: 
40 t (1,2,5)
Articulated Vehicle 5 axles and +: 
40 t (1,2,5,6)

Notes: 

(1) The maximum authorised weight is increased by the added additional weight required for the alternative fuel technology with a maximum of 1 t.
(2) Zero-emission vehicle: up to 2 t more. Statutory plate must bear the text: "96/53/EC ARTICLE 10B COMPLIANT - XXXX KG".
(3) Only with air suspension or similar, and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).
(4) Three-axle tractor + one-axle trailer: 35 t.
(5) Three- and more axle tractor + three- and more axle trailer: 44 t.
(6) Three-axle motor vehicle with two- or three-axle semi-trailer carrying a 40 ft ISO container as a combined transport: 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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