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AT Escort Vehicle Regulations

In Austria, a civil escort is required when transport exceeds 20 meters long, 3 meters wide, 4.3 meters high, or 50 to 60 tonnes. Police escort is not required. Permits come from the provincial authority.

Overview

Local Term

Begleitfahrzeug

Transportbegleitung

Language

Permit Authority

Provincial authorities (Landeshauptmann)

Data Quality

MEDIUM

Max Width (std)

2.55m (8.4 ft)

Max Height (std)

Max Length (std)

16.5m

Max Weight (std)

44t

Escort Thresholds

Length > 20m, width > 3m, height > 4.3m, or weight > 50–60t

1×

civil

Data confidence: medium · Last verified: April 2026 · Source: Provincial authorities (Landeshauptmann)

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🇦🇹Blue — Good Coverage✓ Compliance Guide

AT Escort Vehicle Regulations

Overview

Local Term

Begleitfahrzeug

Transportbegleitung

Language

Permit Authority

Provincial authorities (Landeshauptmann)

Data Quality

MEDIUM

Max Width (std)

2.55m (8.4 ft)

Max Height (std)

Max Length (std)

16.5m

Max Weight (std)

44t

Escort Thresholds

Length > 20m, width > 3m, height > 4.3m, or weight > 50–60t

1×

civil

Data confidence: medium · Last verified: April 2026 · Source: Provincial authorities (Landeshauptmann)