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Exceptional transport is any movement where the vehicle with its load exceeds the legal dimensions or weights. Since 1996 Zagrebački transporti (ZGT) has organised the complete process: cargo assessment, trailer selection, route survey, permits in Croatia and every transit country, escort vehicles and safe delivery. You receive a quote within 24 hours.
Exceeding just one of the limits below already makes a special transport permit mandatory.
| Parameter | Limit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.55 m | Anything above requires a permit; from 3.50 m usually an escort, from 4.50 m police escort as well. |
| Height | 4.00 m | Overpasses, tunnels, overhead lines and signage are checked along the entire route. |
| Length (tractor + semi-trailer) | 16.50 m | Telescopic trailers carry long elements with marking and escort vehicles. |
| Length (vehicle combination) | 18.75 m | With modular platforms the length is planned together with the turning radii on the route. |
| Gross weight | 40 t | Above that, bridge capacity and axle load distribution matter more than total weight alone. |
| Axle load | 10 t (drive axle 11.5 t) | Solved with additional axle lines and load positioning on the platform. |
In Croatia permits are issued by the road authorities — Hrvatske ceste for state roads, Hrvatske autoceste and concessionaires for motorways, and county or city administrations for their own roads. For international moves a permit is obtained separately in every transit country: DARS in Slovenia, ASFINAG in Austria, VEMAGS in Germany, ANAS in Italy. Depending on the dimensions the permit prescribes one or more escort vehicles, and for extreme widths and heights also a police escort with temporary traffic control, removal of signage or switching off overhead lines.
Dimensions, weight, centre of gravity and lifting points. Photos speed up the assessment and often replace a site visit.
Low-bed, telescopic or modular trailer — depending on cargo height, weight and the number of axles required.
Bridges, tunnels, roundabouts, gradients and road works are verified; an alternative route is defined if needed.
Hrvatske ceste and Hrvatske autoceste for the Croatian leg, DARS (SI), ASFINAG (AT), VEMAGS (DE) and ANAS (IT) for transit.
Escort vehicles, police escort where required, and notification of road authorities and local administrations.
Loading and securing, driving within the permitted time windows and unloading at destination in coordination with the client.
That is why we do not publish flat rates: the same machine on a verified motorway route and on a route with a weight-restricted bridge are two entirely different calculations. We check every route individually and quote a price that holds.
Exceptional transport is a movement where the vehicle with its load exceeds the legal dimensions (width 2.55 m, height 4.00 m, length 16.50 m or 18.75 m) or the permitted weights and axle loads (40 t gross, 10 t per axle). Such a move requires a special transport permit.
Permits are issued by the road authorities — Hrvatske ceste for state roads, Hrvatske autoceste and concessionaires for motorways, and county and city administrations for their own roads. When a route covers several road categories, the permit is coordinated with all authorities.
Standard permits are usually issued within a few working days. When a bridge statics check, a route change or permits from several countries are required, the procedure can take several weeks — so contact us as soon as dimensions and dates are known.
There is no single price list — the price depends on cargo dimensions and weight, route length and difficulty, the number and type of permits, escort, loading and waiting time. With dimensions, weight and two addresses we issue a quote within 24 hours.
It depends on the dimensions. For greater widths and heights the permit prescribes one or more escort vehicles, and for extreme dimensions also a police escort with temporary traffic control.
Usually outside peak hours, often at night or at weekends, within the time windows set by the permit. Additional restrictions apply to routes through city centres and on public holidays.
Send us the dimensions, the weight and the loading and unloading locations — you get a calculation covering vehicle, permits and escort. Phone: +385 1 2641 116, e-mail: info@zgt.hr.
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