Large-volume and heavy transports are vehicles or their loads that exceed the legally prescribed dimensions and weights.
You need a permit and/or an exemption for driving vehicles and vehicle combinations on public roads if:

• the load,
• the dimensions,
• the axle load, or
• the total weight

exceed the general legal limits.

The road traffic authority in whose district the transport begins or in whose district the company carrying out the transport is based is responsible for your application. In the case of foreign companies, the administrative authority in whose district the permit is first used is responsible.

You can apply for permission for large-capacity and heavy goods vehicles online, by mail, or by fax.

If you wish to apply online:

• Submit the application and all necessary documents via the online service for large-volume and heavy goods transport (VEMAGS).
• The authority may require additional documents, which you must attach to your application. The competent authority will review your application and decide whether the permit can be granted.
• Under certain circumstances, the permit may be granted subject to conditions. Once the review has been completed, you will receive the permit or rejection notice and the fee notice online via the portal.

Your application should include:

• Period of validity
• Exact route
• Dimensions, axle load, and total weight
• Address of the applicant
• Written disclaimer
• If applicable, special permit in accordance with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
  • You must apply separately for an exemption permit in accordance with § 70 StVZO if not only the load deviates from the permissible dimensions, but also a special vehicle is used which, even when unloaded, does not comply with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations. You must enclose proof of this exemption permit with your application.

Depending on the application, additional documents may be required. Further information is available from the relevant road traffic authority.

• Fee: EUR 40.00 - EUR 1,300
  .00 The costs for the application may vary. The fee calculator of the Procedure Management for Large Area and Heavy Transport (VEMAGS) gives you an indication of the fees in advance.

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