Road Traffic (Construction, Use of Vehicles)

Regulations, 2003

Leaflet No. 1
Guidelines on Maximum Weight and Dimensions of
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles and Trailers

Vehicle Standards Division

Floor 2, Findlater House
Upper O'Connell Street
Dublin 1
Ireland

January,2003

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Contents
Page

INTRODUCTION............................................. 1
DESIGN LADEN WEIGHT...................................... 1
PERMIT FOR SPECIAL LOADS................................. 1
MAXIMUM WEIGHTS.......................................... 3
Wheel, axle and tandem axles........................ 4
Tandem axles, triaxles and four axle bogies......... 5
Two and three axle rigid trucks..................... 6
Four axle rigid trucks...................... 7
Trailers............................................ 8
Tractor units..................................... 9
Articulated vehicles............................... 10
Four axle articulated vehicles..................... 11
Five axle articulated vehicles..................... 12
Six or more axle articulated vehicles............. 14
Truck and trailer combinations...................... 15
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS...................................... 17
Maximum width...................................... 18
Maximum length..................................... 19
Maximum length of a semi-trailer................... 20
Maximum length of a truck and
trailer combination........................... 21
Loading space......................................... 22
Maximum overhang of a load......................... 23

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 - Regulation 59 of the Road Traffic Construction

and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 2003....................... 24

Appendix 2 - Names, addresses, telephone/fax numbers of

road authorities responsible for issue of permits... 26
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INTRODUCTION

Guidelines only
This leaflet is published by the Department of Transport for the guidance of
industry, hauliers, and interested members of the public. It does not purport
to be a legal interpretation of the law.
The leaflet provides guidelines on the maximum permitted weights and
dimensions of mechanically propelled vehicles and trailers as set out in
Regulations1.
Design Laden Weight
Many vehicles are intended by design to operate at maximum weights which
are less than the weights set out herein. It is an offence to carry a load on a
vehicle which is unreasonably heavy, e.g. is such that the design weights are
exceeded. Owners and drivers should be aware of the maximum weight
applicable to their particular vehicle, i.e. the lesser of the design weights or
the limits specified in this leaflet.
Permit for Special Loads
In exceptional circumstances, for example the carriage of abnormal and
indivisible loads (AILs), the legal limits on weights and dimensions may be
exceeded. Where it is proposed to carry a load which is such that the gross
weight or axle weights are in excess of the legal limits or the dimensional or
projecting limits are breached, a permit must be obtained from the relevant
local authority or authorities through whose functional area(s) the load will be
carried.

1
The Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 5 of
2003)
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The permit procedure is set out in regulation 59 of the Road Traffic

(Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 5 of 2003)
-see Appendix 1.

A list of the names, addresses and telephone/telefax numbers of the road

authorities responsible for issuing permits is appended to this leaflet
(Appendix 2).
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MAXIMUM WEIGHTS

MAXIMUM WEIGHT TRANSMITTED TO THE

SURFACE OF A ROAD BY :

- A WHEEL,
- A SINGLE AXLE,
- A SOLE DRIVING AXLE,
- TANDEM AXLES,
- A TRIAXLE,
- A FOUR AXLE BOGIE.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF :

- A RIGID TRUCK,
- A TRAILER,
- A TRUCK AND TRAILER COMBINATION,
- THE DRAWING COMPONENT OF AN
ARTICULATED VEHICLE,
- AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT TRANSMITTED TO THE SURFACE OF A

ROAD BY –

5.75 t
WHEEL whether with single
tyres or twin tyres

SINGLE 10t
AXLE

SOLE 10.5t or
DRIVING 11.5t with
AXLE road friendly
suspension *

TANDEM AXLES OF A
VEHICLE OR TRAILER

TANDEM AXLE SPACING MAXIMUM WEIGHT

TRANSMITTED
Less than 1.0m 11.5t
Not less than 1.0m 16t
Not less than 1.3m 18t
Not less than 1.8m 20t for Trailer or Semi Trailer only

* “Road friendly suspension” means air suspension or the equivalent thereof

as defined in Annex II to Directive 96/53/EC. Double – drive axles, where neither axle exceeds
9.5t, are also regarded as road friendly.
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TANDEM AXLES OF
A MECHANICALLY
PROPELLED VEHICLE
WITH ONE OR BOTH
AXLES DRIVEN

TWIN TYRES AND ROAD FRIENDLY SUSPENSION *

TANDEM AXLE SPACING MAXIMUM WEIGHT TRANSMITTED

Not less than 1.3 m 19t

And less than 1.8 m

TRIAXLE

IF A=B THEN THIS IS THE CONTROL DIMENSION

IF A ¹ B THEN THE LESSER OF THE TWO IS THE CONTROL DIMENSION

MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT

CONTROL DIMENSION TRANSMITTED BY THE
TRIAXLE [SUM OF 3 AXLES]

Less than 1.3 m 21t

Not less than 1.3 m 24t

FOUR AXLE BOGIE - 24 TONNES.

* “Road friendly suspension” means air suspension or the equivalent thereof as

defined in Annex II to Directive 96/53/EC. Double – drive axles, where neither axle
exceeds 9.5t, are also regarded as road friendly.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN - RIGID TRUCKS

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A TWO AXLE RIGID TRUCK

AXLE SPACING MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN

Less than 3 m 16t
Not less than 3 m 18t

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A THREE AXLE RIGID TRUCK IS 25t

Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of axle spacing “X”.

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A THREE AXLE RIGID TRUCK WITH

TWIN TYRES AND ROAD FRIENDLY SUSPENSION* ON EACH DRIVING
AXLE IS 26t
Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of axle spacing “X”.

* “Road friendly suspension” means air suspension or the equivalent thereof as

defined in Annex II to Directive 96/53/EC. Double – drive axles, where neither axle
exceeds 9.5t, are also regarded as road friendly.
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THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A RIGID TRUCK HAVING A

TOTAL OF 4 AXLES

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A FOUR AXLE RIGID TRUCK IS 30t

Subject to 5 tonnes per metre of axle spacing “X”.

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A FOUR AXLE RIGID TRUCK WITH

TWIN TYRES AND ROAD FRIENDLY SUSPENSION* ON EACH DRIVING
AXLE IS 32t
Subject to 5 tonnes per metre of axle spacing “X”.

* “Road friendly suspension” means air suspension or the equivalent thereof as

defined in Annex II to Directive 96/53/EC. Double – drive axles, where neither axle
exceeds 9.5t, are also regarded as road friendly.
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THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A TRAILER

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A TWO AXLE TRAILER

AXLE SPACING MAXIMUM

WEIGHT LADEN
Less than 3.0 metres 16t

Not less than 3.0 metres 18t

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A TRAILER HAVING 3 AXLES IS 25t

Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of axle spacing “X”.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN – TRACTOR UNITS

TWO AXLES

AXLE SPACING MAXIMUM WEIGHT

LADEN
Less than 16t
3 metres
3 metres 18t
or more

THREE AXLES

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT IS

25t
Subject to 6 tonnes per metre of axle spacing “X”.

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT

WITH TWIN TYRES AND ROAD FRIENDLY SUSPENSION* ON EACH
DRIVING AXLE IS 26t,
Subject to 6 tonnes per metre of axle spacing “X”.

* “Road friendly suspension” means air suspension or the equivalent thereof as

defined in Annex II to Directive 96/53/EC. Double – drive axles, where neither axle
exceeds 9.5t, are also regarded as road friendly.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE:-

IN RELATION TO THE SEMI-TRAILER LENGTH

The weight laden, expressed in tonnes, of an articulated vehicle shall

not exceed the number obtained when the distance between the king-
pin and the centre of the rearmost axle, expressed in metres correct to
one decimal place, is multiplied by 5.5.

IN RELATION TO THE AXLE CONFIGURATION

TWO AXLE TRACTOR UNIT WITH

SINGLE AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

THE MAXIMUM LADEN WEIGHT OF AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE

COMPRISING A TWO AXLE TRACTOR AND A SINGLE AXLE TRAILER
IS 26t.
Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of distance between the king-pin and
the centre of the rear axle.
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ARTICULATED VEHICLES HAVING A TOTAL OF 4 AXLES

TWO AXLE TRACTOR UNIT + TWO AXLE

SEMI TRAILER OR THREE AXLE TRACTOR
UNIT + SINGLE AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE

HAVING A TOTAL OF FOUR AXLES IS 35t.
Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of distance between the king-pin and
the centre of the rear axle.

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR A COMBINATION OF A TWO AXLE

TRACTOR UNIT WITH ROAD FRIENDLY SUSPENSION ON THE DRIVING
AXLE, ABS BRAKES AND APPROPRIATELY PLATED COUPLED WITH A
TWO AXLE SEMI-TRAILER IS 38t.
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ARTICULATED VEHICLES HAVING 5 AXLES – TWO AXLE

TRACTOR UNIT

UNTIL 1 JANUARY 2008, THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR AN

ARTICULATED VEHICLE CONSISTING OF A TWO AXLE TRACTOR UNIT
WITH A THREE AXLE SEMI-TRAILER IS 42t.
Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of distance between the king-pin and
the centre of the rear axle.

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR SUCH A VEHICLE AFTER THAT

DATE IS 40t.
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ARTICULATED VEHICLES HAVING 5 AXLES – THREE AXLE

TRACTOR UNIT

THREE AXLE TRACTOR UNIT

WITH TWO AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE

HAVING A TOTAL OF FIVE AXLES BEING A THREE AXLE TRACTOR
UNIT WITH A TWO AXLE SEMI-TRAILER IS 40t.
Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of distance between the king-pin and
the centre of the rear axle.

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR A COMBINATION OF AN

APPROPRIATE MOTOR VEHICLE* WITH A TWO AXLE SEMI-TRAILER IS
42t.

*“An Appropriate Motor Vehicle” is a mechanically propelled vehicle with at least

three axles, twin tyres, air suspension or an equivalent suspension on each driving
axle and ABS brakes.
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ARTICULATED VEHICLES HAVING A TOTAL OF SIX OR MORE

AXLES

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE

HAVING A TOTAL OF SIX OR MORE AXLES IS 40t.
Subject to 5.5 tonnes per metre of distance between the king-pin and
the centre of the rear axle

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN FOR A COMBINATION OF AN

APPROPRIATE MOTOR VEHICLE* WITH A 3 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER IS
44t.

*“An Appropriate Motor Vehicle” is a mechanically propelled vehicle with at least

three axles, twin tyres, air suspension or an equivalent suspension on each driving
axle and ABS brakes.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN – TRUCK AND TRAILER

COMBINATION

EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW, THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A

FOUR AXLE COMBINATION OF TRUCK AND TRAILER IS 30t,

WHERE “A” IS GREATER THAN 3 METRES THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT

LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF A TWO AXLE DRAWING VEHICLE AND
A TWO AXLE TRAILER IS 36t.

FIVE (OR MORE) AXLE COMBINATION - 2 AXLE TRUCK

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF A TWO AXLE

DRAWING VEHICLE AND A TRAILER WITH THREE AXLES IS 34t.

WHERE “A” IS GREATER THAN 3 METRES, THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT

LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF A TWO AXLE DRAWING VEHICLE AND
A TRAILER WITH THREE AXLES IS 40t.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN – TRUCK AND TRAILER

COMBINATION

FIVE (OR MORE) AXLE COMBINATION - TWO AXLE TRAILER

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF A THREE

AXLE DRAWING VEHICLE AND A TRAILER WITH TWO AXLES IS 34t.

WHERE “A” IS GREATER THAN 3 METRES THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT

LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF A THREE AXLE DRAWING VEHICLE
AND A TWO AXLE TRAILER IS 42t.

SIX (OR MORE) AXLE COMBINATION - THREE AXLE TRAILER

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF VEHICLES

WITH A TOTAL OF SIX AXLES IS 34t.

WHERE “A” IS GREATER THAN 3 METRES, THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT

LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF VEHICLES WITH A TOTAL OF SIX
AXLES IS 40t.

WHERE “A” IS GREATER THAN 3 METRES, THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT

LADEN OF A COMBINATION OF AN APPROPRIATE MOTOR VEHICLE
AND A TRAILER WITH THREE AXLES IS 44t.
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MAXIMUM DIMENSION

MAXIMUM WIDTH OF:

- A VEHICLE OR TRAILER,
- A LARGE TRACTOR,
- A REFRIGERATED VEHICLE,
- A VEHICLE OR TRAILER TOGETHER
WITH ITS LOAD.

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF:

- A RIGID TRUCK OR TRAILER,
- AN ARTICULATED BUS,
- ANY OTHER ARTICULATED VEHICLE,
- A SEMI-TRAILER,
- A TRUCK OR TRAILER COMBINATION,
- THE LOADING SPACE OF A TRUCK AND
TRAILER COMBINATION.

MAXIMUM OVERHANG OF A LOAD:

- TO THE SIDE,
- TO THE REAR.
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MAXIMUM WIDTH

THE MAXIMUM OVERALL WIDTH OF

A VEHICLE OR TRAILER IS 2.5 m.

THE MAXIMUM OVERALL WIDTH OF

A ‘LARGE TRACTOR’ IS 2.75 m.

A RIGID TRUCK, A TRACTOR UNIT OF AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE,

A TRAILER OR A SEMI-TRAILER MAY EXCEED 2.5 m IF THE DESIGN
GROSS WEIGHT EXCEEDS 3.5 TONNES. A PASSENGER VEHICLE
WITH SEATING FOR MORE THAN EIGHT PASSENGERS MAY ALSO
EXCEED 2.5 m.
THE LIMIT FOR ALL OF THESE VEHICLES IS 2.55 m.

GOODS VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE
RESTRICTED TO 2.55 m, ARE
PERMITTED A WIDTH OF 2.6m IF
THEY MEET THE CONDITIONS
DEFINING EITHER A
REFRIGERATED VEHICLE OR A
CONDITIONED VEHICLE.

THE WALL THICKNESS OF A CONDITIONED VEHICLE

HAS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 45mm. THE ALLOWANCE OF EXTRA
WIDTH FOR REFRIGERATED VEHICLES APPLIES TO VEHICLES
REGISTERED BEFORE JANUARY 1st 1998 AND EXPIRES ON
DECEMBER 31st
2006
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MAXIMUM LENGTH

THE MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH OF A RIGID TRUCK OR

TRAILER IS 12 m.

THE MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH OF AN ARTICULATED BUS IS 18 m.

THE MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH OF AN ARTICULATED VEHICLE,

OTHER THAN AN ARTICULATED BUS, IS 16.5 m.
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MAXIMUM LENGTH OF A SEMI-TRAILER

THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF A SEMI-TRAILER IS GOVERNED BY TWO

CONTROLS. [See Note 1 below]

1. THE DISTANCE FROM THE AXIS OF THE KING PIN TO THE REAR OF
THE SEMI-TRAILER IS 12m (MAXIMUM). [See Note 2 below]

2. THE DISTANCE FROM THE AXIS OF THE KING PIN TO ANY POINT TO
THE FRONT OF THE SEMI-TRAILER IS 2.04 m (MAXIMUM). [See Note 3
below]

Note 1 Articulated vehicles first registered before 1st January 1991 `

which do not exceed 15.5 m in length are exempt from these
provisions.

Note 2 Vehicle transporters are permitted a maximum distance from the

Axis of the king pin to the rear of the semi-trailer of 12.5 m.

Note 3 The distance measured horizontally between the axis of the king
pin and any point to the front of the semi-trailer [swing radius],
shall not exceed 4.19 m in the case of a vehicle transporter.
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MAXIMUM LENGTH OF A TRUCK AND TRAILER

COMBINATION

Maximum length 18.75 metres

THE MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH OF A COMBINATION OF A RIGID

TRUCK AND ONE TRAILER IS 18.75 m.

A MECHANICLLY PROPELLED VEHICLE WHICH IS

NOT CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY ANY LOAD ITSELF AND WHICH
WEIGHS IN EXCESS OF 7.25 TONNES – IN THE REGULATIONS THIS IS
REFERRED TO AS A
“LARGE TRACTOR” – IS PERMITTED TO TOW TWO TRAILERS, BUT
NOT IN ANY TOWN WITH A POPULATION IN EXCESS OF 10,000
PERSONS. THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THIS OUTFIT MAY EXCEED
18.75 m, BUT MUST NOT EXCEED 22 m.
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MAXIMUM LOADING SPACE OF A TRUCK AND TRAILER

COMBINATION

(X) – THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE FOREMOST EXTERNAL

POINT OF THE LOADING AREA BEHIND THE CABIN TO THE
REARMOST POINT OF THE TRAILER IS 16.4 m.

(X-Y) - THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE FOREMOST EXTERNAL

POINT OF THE LOADING AREA BEHIND THE CABIN TO THE
REARMOST POINT OF THE TRAILER, LESS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN
THE REAR OF THE DRAWING VEHICLE AND THE FRONT OF THE
TRAILER, IS 15.65 m.
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MAXIMUM OVERHANG OF A LOAD

A LOAD ON A VEHICLE OR TRAILER MUST NOT PROJECT BY MORE

THAN 305 mm (1 foot) BEYOND THE EXTREME PROJECTING POINT OF
THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE OR TRAILER.

THE OVERALL WIDTH OF A VEHICLE OR TRAILER TOGETHER WITH

ITS LOAD (except for loose agricultural produce) MUST NOT EXCEED
2.9 m (9 feet and 6 inches).

A LOAD ON A VEHICLE OR TRAILER MUST NOT PROJECT MORE

THAN 3 m BEYOND THE REARMOST POINT OF THE VEHICLE OR
TRAILER. AN EXCEPTION IS MADE FOR ELECTRICITY AND
TELEPHONE POLES.
IF THE OVERHANG EXCEEDS 1 m, A WARNING DEVICE MUST BE
CARRIED AT THE REAR OF THE LOAD DURING THE DAY TIME.
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APPENDIX 1
The Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles)
Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 5 of 2003) – Regulation 59

59. (1) In this Regulation "appropriate local authority" means the city council or the county
council in whose functional area the relevant public road is situated.

(2) Any person may apply to the appropriate local authority for the issue of a special
permit (in this Regulation referred to as a “permit”) authorising any particular
vehicle, or particular vehicles, the use of which would contravene any of the
requirements of these Regulations, to be used on a specified public road or roads
or all the public roads within a specified area within the functional area of the
authority notwithstanding such contravention.

(3) An application for a permit shall specify and describe any vehicles for which the
permit is required, the nature, dimensions and weight of any load or loads to be
carried, particulars of the journey or journeys to be undertaken and such other
information as the local authority concerned may require.

(4) (a) Before making an application for a permit, the applicant shall give to the
Commissioner of the Garda Siochana (in this Regulation referred to as the
“Commissioner”) 4 clear days' notice of such application, and such notice shall be
accompanied by a copy of the application for the permit. Saturday, Sunday and
any public holiday (within the meaning of the Organisation of Working Time Act
1997 (No. 20 of 1997)) is not included in the reckoning of the 4 days’ notice.

(b) Where a person is concerned with public transport, lighting, water supply,
communications or some other similar public service and the
Commissioner is of the opinion that the use on public roads of vehicles
belonging to such person, the use of which would contravene these
Regulations, is likely to be urgently necessary for the more efficient
carrying on of such public service, the Commissioner may exempt this
person from full compliance with subparagraph (a).

(5) An application for a permit shall contain an undertaking by the applicant to refund to
the local authority charged with the maintenance of the road the amount of any
damage caused to any public road by the use of the vehicle under the permit which
may be granted as a result of the application, provided that a claim for such refund
is made by such local authority before the expiration of twelve months from the last
date when a vehicle is driven on the public road under the permit.

(6) Where an application for a permit is made, the appropriate local authority shall,
before issuing the permit, satisfy itself that the undertaking in such application to
refund damage can be enforced, if necessary, and for that purpose may require the
applicant, as a condition to the issue of the permit, either to deposit with it (or in the
case of a public road in the charge of an urban district council, with that council) a
sum sufficient to cover the amount of such damage, or to furnish other sufficient
security.
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(7) Where an application for a permit is made, the appropriate local authority, where it
is satisfied that the requirements of this Regulation have been complied with and
after consideration of any representations made to them by the Commissioner, may
issue such permit.

(8) Where a permit relates to a public road in the charge of a town council, the
appropriate local authority shall inform that council of the issue of the permit.

(9) A permit shall contain the following particulars -

(a) a specification and description of any vehicle to which the permit relates,

(b) the nature, dimensions and weight of any vehicle to which the permit relates, and
of any load or loads to be carried,

(c) details of the journey or route and itinerary to be used in the making of the journey.

(10) A local authority that issues a permit may attach to the permit any limitations,
restrictions or conditions (including in particular conditions as to weight,
dimensions, speed, number of trailers, springs, tyres and wheels) which they
consider advisable to prevent unnecessary damage to public roads or which, after
consultation with the Commissioner, they consider expedient to protect other road
users.

(11) A permit may, in addition to specifying a particular public road in a specified

area, authorise the occasional use of any vehicle to which it relates on other public
roads not specified, subject to compliance with conditions specified by the
appropriate local authority, including in particular the condition that before using a
vehicle on any such other public road, the person in charge of the vehicle shall
inform, orally or in writing, an officer of the appropriate local authority designated for
that purpose by the local authority and shall comply with any instructions given by
such officer.

(12) A permit shall at all times be carried on the vehicle to which it relates, or on the
vehicle drawing the trailer to which it relates.

(13) A permit is valid for the period of 12 months from the date of issue of the permit
or for such lesser period as may be stated in it.

(14) Where a vehicle, in respect of which a permit has been issued, is being used in
contravention of any condition attached to the permit, the appropriate local authority
which issued the permit may withdraw it.

(15) Where a local authority proposes to withdraw a permit it shall give 21 day’s
notice of such intention to withdraw it to the holder and shall consider any
representations made by the holder within that period.

(16) A special permit issued under article 17 of the Regulations of 1963 and
which is in force immediately before the making of these Regulations continues in
force as if issued under this Regulation.
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APPENDIX 2 LOCAL AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ISSUE OF PERMITS FOR SPECIAL LOADS
LOCAL AUTHORITY ADDRESS PHONE NO. FAX NO.
County Councils
Carlow Sec., Carlow Co. Cl., County Offices, Carlow (0503) 31126 0503 41503
Cavan Sec., Cavan Co. Cl., Courthouse, Cavan (049) 31799 049 61565
Clare Sec., Clare Co. Cl., Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare (065) 21616 065 28238
Cork Sec., Cork Co. Cl., Carrigrohane Road, Cork (021) 276891 021 276321
Donegal Sec., Donegal Co. Cl., Co. Buildings, Lifford, Co Donegal (074) 41066 074 41205
Dublin Sec., Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Co. Cl., Town Hall, Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire (01) 2806961 01 2782654
Sec., Fingal Co. Cl., 46/49 Upr. O'Connell St., Dublin 1 (01) 8905817 01 8905841
Sec., South Dublin Co. Cl., Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 (01) 4620000 01 4620201
Galway Sec., Galway Co. Cl., Buildings, Prospect Hill, Galway (091) 563151 091 565817
Kerry Sec., Kerry Co. Cl., Thos. Ashe Memorial Hall, Tralee, Co Kerry (066) 21111 066 29764
Kildare Sec., Kildare Co. Cl., St. Mary's, Naas, Co Kildare (045) 897071 045 879772
Kilkenny Sec., Kilkenny Co. Cl., John's Green, Kilkenny (056) 52699 056 63384
Laois Sec., Laois Co. Cl., Courthouse, Portlaoise, Co Loais (0502) 22044 0502 22633
Leitrim Sec., Leitrim Co. Cl., Courthouse, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim (078) 20005 078 21023
Limerick Sec., Limerick Co. Cl., Co. Buildings, 82/83 O'Connell St., Limerick (061) 318477 061 318478
Longford Sec., Longford Co. Cl., Church Street, Longford (043) 46231 043 41233
Louth Sec., Louth Co. Cl., Courthouse, Crowe St., Dundalk, Co Louth (042) 35457 042 34549
Mayo Sec., Mayo Co. Cl., Castlebar, Co Mayo (094) 24444 094 23937
Meath Sec., Meath Co. Cl., General Office, Navan, Co Meath (046) 21581 046 21463
Monaghan Sec., Monaghan Co. Cl., Courthouse, Monaghan (047) 82211 047 82736
Offaly Sec., Offaly Co. Cl., Courthouse, Tullamore, Co Offaly (0506) 21419 0506 41160
Roscommon Sec., Roscommon Co. Cl., Courthouse, Roscommon (0903) 26100 0903 25477
Sligo Sec., Sligo Co. Cl., County Offices, Riverside, Co Sligo (071) 43221 071 41118
Tipperary N.R. Sec., Tipperary N.R. Co. Cl., Courthouse, Nenagh, Co Tipperary (067) 31771 067 33134
Tipperary S.R Sec., Tipperary S.R. Co. Cl., Emmet Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary (052) 25399 052 23228
Waterford Sec., Waterford Co. Cl., County Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford (058) 42822 058 42911
Westmeath Sec., Westmeath Co. Cl., Council Chambers, Mullingar, Co Westmeath (044) 40861 044 42330
Wexford Sec., Wexford Co. Cl., County Hall, Wexford (053) 42211 053 24852
Wicklow Sec., Wicklow Co. Cl., County Buildings, Wicklow (0404) 67324 0404 67464
Corporations
Cork City Manager, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork (021) 966222 021 316016
Dublin City Manager, Dublin City Council, City Hall, Dublin 2 (01) 6796111 6790621
Limerick City Manager, Limerick City Council, City Hall, Limerick (061) 415799 061 314386
Waterford City Manager, Waterford City Council, City Hall, Waterford (051) 73501 051 70813
Galway City Manager, Galway City Council, City Hall, College Rd., Galway (091) 568151 091 567493
Garda Siochana Commissioner, Garda Siochana (HQ) Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 (01) 6771156 01 6794669
(Police) ext. 2451