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Permit for special vehicles

Last Updated June 17, 2020

What is a special vehicle?

Roads are built according to certain structural standards. For this reason, the Road Law stipulates the maximum size and weight of vehicles passing on the road in order to protect the structure of the road and prevent traffic danger.
This maximum limit is called a general limit value, and a special vehicle traffic permit is required for special vehicles to pass on the road.

General limit value

Passing permission is required if at least one of the following dimensions and weights. The vehicle referred to herein refers to the vehicle in that condition when a person is on board or cargo is loaded, and if another vehicle is towed.

Dimensions

Width
2.5 meters
Length
12.0 meters
Height
3.8 meters
The designated height road is 4.1 meters
Minimum rotation radius
12.0 meters

Weight

Total weight
20.0 tons
The weight designated road is 25.0 tons
Shaft weight
10.0 ton
Adjacent axis weight
If the axis of the adjacent axle is less than 1.8 meters, 18.0 tons.
If the axis of the adjacent axle is 1.3 meters or more and the axle axis is less than 9.5 tons, it is 19.0 tons.
If the axis of the adjacent axle is 1.8 meters or more, 20.0 tons.
Rolling load
5.0 tons

Application window

The Road and Highway Bureau Administration Division accepts window applications directly.
Specifically, please confirm introduction (outside site) of online application in special vehicle traffic permission application of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism or contact us.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, applications will be accepted by mail for the time being. For more information, please contact the following.
Phone: 045-671-2770
Email address: do-tokusya@city.yokohama.jp

For inquiries to this page

Road and Highway Bureau Road Department Management Section

Phone: 045-671-2770

Phone: 045-671-2770

Fax: 045-651-5443

Email address: do-kanri@city.yokohama.jp

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