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Long Transport Exception Permit

Long-haul transport exception permits allow road carriers to deviate from standard regulatory limits on driving hours, rest periods, or route lengths under specific operational conditions.

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Long-haul transport exception permits allow road carriers to deviate from standard regulatory limits on driving hours, rest periods, or route lengths under specific operational conditions.

Competent national transport authorities issue these permits on a case-by-case basis, requiring applicants to demonstrate genuine operational necessity along with supporting logistics documentation.

Conditions attached to the permit – such as reporting obligations or route approvals – must be strictly observed to avoid penalties.

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.transportrecht-portal.de/ausschluss-gem-§-70-stdv/ausschluss-von-der-pflicht-zu-genehmigung-fuer-langtransporte-40839

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Long-haul transport exception permits allow road carriers to deviate from standard regulatory limits on driving hours, rest periods, or route lengths under specific operational conditions. Competent national transport authorities issue these permits on a case-by-case basis, requiring applicants to demonstrate genuine operational necessity along with supporting logistics documentation. Conditions attached to the permit – such as reporting obligations or route approvals – must be strictly observed to avoid penalties. In the European Union, EU social legislation on driving and rest times forms the primary regulatory framework within which such exceptions are granted.

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