Obtaining permits
If your vehicle and its load exceed the legally permitted dimensions and weights, you will need an exemption permit to be able to carry out the transport in accordance with the law!
Applying for permits for Austria
There are several ways to apply for an exemption in Austria.
Annual permit: is issued for the whole of Austria with the following dimensions if it is technically possible for the vehicle.
Length: up to 25.00m, width: up to 3.50m, height: 4.30m, lowerable to 4.20m and a maximum total weight of 60.00 tonnes.
3-month permit: is issued for a route and back if it is technically possible for the vehicle.
Length: up to 35.00m, width: up to 4.50m, height: 4.50m and a maximum total weight of 100.00 tonnes.
Monthly permit: is issued for a maximum period of 1 month for a specific route and back. The dimensions and total weight must be applied for depending on the load and technical capabilities of the vehicle.
For the 3-month and monthly permits, the authorities may require a route inspection, which we would be happy to carry out for you.
Applying for permits for Germany
Annual permit / 3-year permit: is issued for the whole of Germany with the following dimensions if it is technically possible for the vehicle.
Length: up to 20.50m (including 4m overhang), width: up to 3.00m, height: 4.00m and a maximum of 40.00 tonnes total weight.
If a Section 70 permit is available, the following dimensions can be applied for:
Length: up to 23.00m, width: up to 3.00m, height: 4.00m and a maximum of 41.80 tonnes total weight.
3-month permit: is issued for one route and back with the following dimensions if it is technically possible for the vehicle.
Length: up to 20.50m (including 4m overhang), width: as required, height: 4.50m and a maximum of 40.00 tonnes total weight.
If you have a Section 70 permit, you can apply for the following dimensions:
Length, width, height and maximum total weight according to Section 70 permit.
For the 3-month permit, the authorities may require a route inspection, which we would be happy to do for you.
Application for paragraph 70 permit
In order to apply for a Paragraph 70 permit, you first need a report from TÜV Germany!
We will be happy to arrange an appointment with TÜV in Passau to obtain this report for your vehicle, with which we can then apply for your Paragraph 70 permit.
In the standard case, we apply for the Paragraph 70 permit including Paragraph 29 (3-year permit) for your vehicle.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.