Transport permits
CZECH REPUBLIC

PERMITS FOR ABNORMAL TRANSPORT
Free Dimensions (driving allowed without a permit)
- Tractor + semitrailer:
– 16.5m x 2.55m x 4m – 42t (5 axes)
– 16.5m x 2.55m x 4m – 48t (6 axles) - Truck + trailer:
– 18.75m x 2.55m x 4m – 42.5 t (5 axes)
– 18.75m x 2.55m x 4m – 48t (6 axles)
Permit required when dimensions are exceeded:
- Tractor + semitrailer:
– 16.5m x 2.55m x 4m – 42t (5 axes)
– 16.5m x 2.55m x 4m – 48t (6 axles) - Truck + trailer:
– 18.75m x 2.55m x 4m – 42.5 t (5 axes)
– 18.75m x 2.55m x 4m – 48t (6 axles)
Permits and their validity
Types of permits
Validity
Possibility of renewal
Waiting time
- +/- 3-5 working days
- If transport dimensions exceed width 5,5m and 100t – up to 35 days
Necessary documents
- registration documents
- international transport license
- power of attorney
Authorizes to drive: on the route, on vehicles, etc.
Time of transport
Possibility of introducing changes in the permit
Original permit required
NO*
Language ability
NO
Cancellation costs
Additional information
Civil escort of abnormal transport
Of what parameters / numer of escort cars
- 1 pilot: from 22m x 3.2m x 4.5m – 52.5t to 29.5m x 3.95m x 5.5m – 59.99t
- 2 pilots: from 29.5m x 3.95 x 5.5m – 59.99t to 39.5m x 3.95m x 5.5m – 99.99t
- 3 pilots and more: from 39.5m x 3.95m x 5.5m – 99.99t
Types of escort cars
Fee for escort downtime
YES*
Language ability
YES*
Convoy
YES*
Cancellation costs
YES*
Police escort or substitute services
Of what parameters?
Depends on permit and route.
In most cases:
- police escort outside the motorway: over 50m x 5.5m x 5.5m – 150t
- police escort on the motorway: over 50m x 6m x 5.5m – 150t