Special Transport

The Exceptional Transport portal is the single point of contact between the Exceptional Transport Sector and members of the public, businesses and organisations for the management of:

• the issuing of authorisations for the movement of vehicles and transport operations under exceptional circumstances (Article 10, paragraph 6, of the Highway Code), as well as for exceptional agricultural and construction machinery (Article 104, paragraph 8, and Article 114, c. 3, of the Highway Code)
• checking supporting documents in accordance with the rules of the Highway Code or the Implementing Regulations
• verification of the route’s passability
• requesting an opinion from external departments, the Bridges Department or local authorities where the matter falls within their remit

• Road wear charges are calculated in accordance with the national tables, where applicable.
• The number of revenue stamps required may vary depending on the type of application.

Transport companies, vehicle registration agencies, and both private and public sector users 

On the portal, you must complete the applicant’s personal details and then apply for an associated user account by creating your own passwords. Once registered, you can submit your authorisation request by completing all the fields according to the type of transport required and attaching all the necessary documents. Payment of the road wear charge, if applicable, and the compulsory revenue stamp (or multiple stamps if required) can be made via the portal using PagoPa. Payment instructions are available on the portal’s home page.

• vehicle registration documents with the latest MOT certificate
• load diagrams 
• insurance
• proof of identity
• copies of payments made
• authorisation from the company (if the application is made through an agency)
• other documentation depending on the type of application

Applications can be submitted any day of the year.

In the event of any discrepancies, the relevant department will return the application for further information, explaining the reasons; otherwise, the authorisation will be issued with specific conditions depending on the type of application, or it will be refused. The entire administrative process takes place via the exceptional transport portal.