Regulations in Switzerland

Exemptions

For a tractor-trailer combination, a special permit is required if the following dimensions are exceeded: 16.50 x 2.55 x 4.20 x 40,000 kg.

For a truck with a trailer, a permit is required if the following dimensions are exceeded: 18.75 x 2.55 x 4.20 x 40,000 kg.

In Switzerland, a distinction is made between two types of exemptions: an annual exemption and an occasional exemption. The maximum dimensions for an annual exemption are 30.00 x 3.00 x 4.00 x 40,000 kg.

Guided Tours

In Switzerland, a distinction is made between two types of private transport escorts and ATB escorts. In the case of ATB escorts, police escorts are required in certain cantons.
The table below shows when an escort is required. The required escort depends on the width and length of the transport.