Transport permits
CROATIA
PERMITS FOR ABNORMAL TRANSPORT
Free Dimensions (driving allowed without a permit)
- Truck – 12m x 2.55m x 4m
- Tractor + semi-trailer – 16.5m x 2.55m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded)
- Truck + trailer – 18.75m x 2.55m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded)
Permit required when dimensions are exceeded:
- Truck – 12m x 2.55m x 4m
- Tractor + semi-trailer – 16.5m x 2.55m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded, indivisable load >40t)
- Truck + trailer – 18.75m x 2.55m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded, indivisable load >40t)
Permits and their validity
Types of permits
- single
- for multiple transports
- permanent
Validity
- single – for a specific route, valid for 30 days
- for multiple transports – a specific number of transports must be specified, valid for 30 days
- permanent – valid for 1 year, for the maximum dimensions of 23m x 3m x 4.2m – 44t (5 axles) – where each entry under the permanent permit must be reported to the office, the application is payable each time.
Possibility of renewal
NO – after the permit expires, we must apply for a new one.
Waiting time
+/- 3-5 working days
Necessary documents
- registration documents
- scan of the international transport license
Authorizes to drive: on the route, on vehicles, etc.
Permit authotizes to travel on a specific route, for a specific transport combination and dimensions.
Time of transport
- 24/7 – usually there are no specific travel times, but on some routes the office decides about it;
- from June 15 to September 15, driving is prohibited on weekends.
Possibility of introducing changes in the permit
NO*
Original permit required
YES*
Language ability
NO
Cancellation costs
YES*
Additional information
CURRENTLY NONE
Civil escort of abnormal transport
Of what parameters / numer of escort cars
After exceeding one of these parameters: 16,5m x 2,55m x 4m – 40t
Number of pilots
The number of pilots is specified in the permit.
1 remote control is usually enough.
1 remote control is usually enough.
Types of escort cars
The pilot must have a Croatian license and it must be a Croatian company.
Vehicle with yellow roosters, IZVANREDNI PRIJEVOZ sign, CB radio.
Vehicle with yellow roosters, IZVANREDNI PRIJEVOZ sign, CB radio.
Fee for escort downtime
YES
Language ability
YES
Convoy
YES*
Cancellation costs
YES
Police escort or substitute services
Of what parameters?
For the decision of the office.
It all depends on the route, but often more than 3.5 m wide – when leaving e.g. ports – police escort is required.
It all depends on the route, but often more than 3.5 m wide – when leaving e.g. ports – police escort is required.
Time for application
48h before the transport
Cancellation costs
Costs depend on the progres of application/order or how much earlier will we cancel the escort
