{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Heavy Haulage Permit","description":"Before any heavy haulage movement can start, the permit process defines the legal framework: a heavy haulage permit is the official authorisation to use public roads with vehicles or loads that exceed statutory weight or dimension limits. The competent authority – a national or regional roads agency depending on the country – reviews the proposed route for load-bearing capacity, carriageway width, and overhead clearance, then specifies permitted travel windows, escort requirements, and any manda","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/heavy-haulage-permit","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-24T04:27:36.106599","citation":"https://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/road/weights-and-dimensions_en","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/heavy-haulage-permit","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Heavy Haulage Permit · Before any heavy haulage movement can start, the permit process defines the legal framework: a heavy haulage permit is the official authorisation to use public roads with vehicles or loads that exceed statutory weight or dimension limits. · Quelle: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/road/weights-and-dimensions_en"}