Overview
Local Term
escort vehicle
private escort
Language
EN
Permit Authority
An Garda Síochána / Local authorities
Data Quality
MEDIUM
Max Width (std)
2.55m (8.4 ft)
Max Height (std)
4.65m
Max Length (std)
18.75m
Max Weight (std)
44t
Escort Thresholds
Width > 3.66m (12 ft), length ≤ 27.4m
1×
civil
Width > 4.3m (14.1 ft) or length > 27.4m
Police escort likely
1×
both
Wind turbine delivery
Front, rear, and scout vehicle
3×
civil
Required Equipment
Warning signs
Amber lights
Communication equipment
Certification
Not Required
No statutory requirement; appropriate licence and hazard training recommended.
Data confidence: medium · Last verified: April 2026 · Source: An Garda Síochána / Local authorities