Ireland and permits for extraordinary transport
When organizing emergency transport Ireland, it is important that you know in advance that Ireland has a specific permit system — in addition to a permit for a specific county, in most cases a police permit is also required. Irish legislation is flexible and changes rapidly depending on the county, so each transport is considered individually.
This guide provides an overview of the key regulations for abnormal transport permit Ireland, so you can plan the transport more efficiently and avoid delays, penalties and unnecessary costs.
Free dimensions without permit
In Ireland a special license is not required as long as the vehicle remains within the standard dimensions listed below.
| Vehicle / Combination | Free dimensions | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All combinations | 19.5m × 2.6m × 4.25m – 44t | Permission required when exceeding any parameter |
Ireland has extremely flexible legislation that changes frequently depending on the county. Each transport is considered individually. We recommend that you plan each transport in consultation with us.
Types of permits for Ireland
🇮🇪 Abnormal Transport Permit — Ireland
In Ireland, there are several types of permits depending on the county through which the transport passes — most often this is a county permit, but a permit from the police is also required. One-day, route, monthly, quarterly, six-monthly and annual permits are available, depending on the county. The permit is issued for a specific route and one transport combination.
Required documentation: Vehicle registration certificates.
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Private escort
Ireland distinguishes between two types of escort depending on the dimensions and type of journey:
One accompanying vehicle:
- Motorways — length of 30m, width of 3.5m.
- Other roads — length of 27.5m, width of 3.25m.
Type B escort (2 escort vehicles or police):
- Motorways — length of 50m, width of 4m.
- Other roads — length of 32.5m, width of 3.5m.
Police escort
The need for a police escort in Ireland depends on the decision of the police or the dimensions of the transport:
- Motorways — from a length of 50m, from a width of 4m.
- Other roads — from a length of 32.5m, from a width of 3.5m.
The deadline for reporting a police escort is at least 5 working days. Cancellation charges: if canceled less than 48 hours before the escort, the full amount will be charged. In other cases, depending on the situation, it can be the full amount or a partial amount.
Additional notes
- Ireland has flexible legislation that varies by county — each transport is considered individually.
- In larger cities, transport is only possible at night.
- Changes to the permit after issuance are possible in certain cases.
- The original license is not required in certain cases.
- Cancellation charges apply.
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FAQ — Ireland Extraordinary Carriage Permit
Typically 5–10 business days.
Ireland has flexible legislation that changes rapidly depending on the county. In most cases, a county permit and a police permit are required, so each transport is considered individually.
No, in larger cities, transport of extraordinary dimensions is only possible at night.
On highways with a length of 50m and a width of 4m, and on other roads with a length of 32.5m and a width of 3.5m. The application deadline is at least 5 working days.
If canceled less than 48 hours before the escort, the full amount will be charged. In other cases, depending on the situation, it can be the full amount or a partial amount.