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Weights and dimensions
Permitted vehicle width and length
The maximum permitted vehicle width on public roads in Norway is 2.55 m (2.60 for vehicles with insulated trailers). The maximum permitted length for tractor-trailer combinations is 19.5 m. The maximum width and/or length may be less on some road sections.
Gross weight
The maximum permitted gross weight for tractor- trailer combinations is 50 tonnes, provided that the combination has a sufficient number of axles and sufficient distance from the rear axle on the motor vehicle to the front axle on the trailer. The gross weight on some road sections may be lower, and there may be restrictions on axle load on some roads at times.
Modular vehicle combinations
Modular vehicle combinations may be no more than 25.25 m long and weigh a maximum of 60 tonnes. Modular vehicle combinations are only permitted
to use a limited road network. See vegvesen.no/ modulvogntog for a list.
Timber vehicle combinations, mobile cranes and other special vehicles
There are separate provisions for these.
Maximum permitted axle load on public roads in Norway
The maximum permitted axle load varies on Norwegian roads, so you should plan your route before leaving.
List of permitted weights and dimensions
The maximum permitted gross weights, axle loads and lengths for tractor-trailer combinations for indivi- dual stretches of road are indicated in the road lists. There are road lists for national, county and municipal roads, and for modular vehicle combinations and special transport. The national road list also includes the general provisions on permitted axle load, gross weight, length and width and the criteria for such cal- culations on public roads in Norway and a simplified list of the maximum permitted weights and dimensi- ons for vehicles and tractor-trailer combinations in international traffic.
The road lists can be found at:
vegvesen.no/en/vehicles/professional-trans- port/lists-of-roads-dimensions
For an explanation of the lists in English see:
vegvesen.no/en/vehicles/professional-trans- port/lists-of-roads-dimensions
Special transport
Queries and applications for exemption:
vegvesen.no/en/vehicles/professional-trans- port/lists-of-roads-dimensions/exempti- ons-for-abnormal-transports
Overload charges
Overload charges and fines are imposed on the owners of overloaded vehicles, but fines may also be imposed on the driver. Charges and fines are calculated depending on the extent of the overload.
Securing of loads
Poor securing of loads causes many accidents. This is why the Norwegian Public Roads Adminis- tration carries out inspections all over the country. For information on the securing of loads, please see also: European Best Practice Guidelines on Cargo Securing for Road Transport. https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/ topics/vehicles/cargo_securing_loads_en
ADR Agreement on the transportation of hazardous goods by road
Transportation of hazardous goods in Norway
International transportation of hazardous goods by road in Norway must be compliant with ADR.
Some road tunnels impose restrictions applicable to certain types of hazardous goods.
See the ADR book:
- Chapter 1.9, paragraph 1.9.5. and subparagraphs - Chapter 5.4, paragraph 5.4.1.1.1, point k
- Chapter 8.6
Transportation of hazardous goods by ferry
Some ferries will not transport hazardous goods, so you should always check with the shipping company in advance. The same applies to both domestic and foreign ferry crossings.
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