Transport by a vehicle or a vehicle combination, having either no load or an indivisible load, exceeding at least one of permitted dimensions (width, length, height) or total mass or permitted axle loads, is allowed only if an exceptional load transport permit for such transport has been issued.
A public road where traffic signs limit movement of vehicles exceeding the size, total mass and/or axle load limits may be trafficked by an exceštional vehicle with, having either no load or indivisible load, only if exceptional road transport permit had been obtained prior to journey.
An exceptional load transport permit may be issued:
– if a vehicle or a load is indivisible (a simple disassembly of vehicle parts or the load cannot adjust the total mass, axle loads or dimensions with the required limits); or if the transport of a vehicle or a load is not possible by other transport means; or if the costs of arrangement and transport by other means are complex and unreasonably high.
– in other emergencies caused by extraordinary circumstances and cost efficiency; if necessary conditions for protection of roads, road safety and traffic capacity may be met during the transport.
If an exceptional transport inspection authority finds noncompliance to any requirements set out in the permit or in the Ordinance on exceptional road transport, such exceptional transport will be determined as not allowed and without a valid permit.
The authority issuing exceptional transport permit will set out special requirements for transport in order to enable road safety, protect road assets and manage flows of traffic; and will determine the charges for exceptional load transport.
Ordinance on exceptional loads/road transport – "Official Gazette" no. 92/2018, 45/2020, 47/2023
REGISTER OF HAULIERS IN ROAD TRANSPORT IN CROATIA