Transport permits
SLOVAKIA

PERMITS FOR ABNORMAL TRANSPORT
Free Dimensions (driving allowed without a permit)
- Truck – 12m+1,4m overhang x 2.6m x 4m
- Tractor + semi-trailer – 16.5m+1,4m overhang x 2.6m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded)
- Truck + trailer – 18.75m +1,4m overhang x 2.6m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded)
Permit required when dimensions are exceeded
- Truck – 12m+1,4m overhang x 2.6m x 4m
- Tractor + semi-trailer – 16.5m+1,4m overhang x 2.6m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded)
- Truck + trailer – 18.75m +1,4m overhang x 2.6m x 4m – 40t (axle pressures not exceeded)
Permits and their validity
Types of permits
- Single permits
- Permanent permits for the entire area of Slovakia or a specific route depending on the parameters.
Validity
- Single permits: 14 days
- Permanent permits: 6 months
Possibility of renewal
Waiting time
- permanent permits – 3-5 working days
- permit for a specific route: +/- 5 working days
Necessary documents
Authorizes to drive: on the route, on vehicles, etc.
Time of travel
Possibility of introducing changes in the permit
NO
Original permit required
NO
Language ability
NO
Cancellation costs
YES*
Additional information
Civil escort of abnormal transport
Of what parameters
> 23m x 3,00m x 4,5m > 44t
Number of escort cars
Fee for escort downtime
YES
Language ability
YES
Convoy
YES*
Cancellation costs
Police escort or substitute services
Of what parameters?
After exceeding:
- width from 5m
- length from 42m
- weight over 120t