Road Transport Operations Luxembourg

One of the world’s smallest countries, Luxembourg is bordered by Belgium on the west and north, France on the south, and Germany on the northeast and east. Luxembourg has come under the control of many states and ruling houses in its long history, but it has been a separate, if not always autonomous, political unit since the 10th century. The population of Luxembourg is circa 650k, Luxembourg City serves as the capital of Luxembourg.

Cabotage

UK operators may carry loads to, from or through the country. Loads carried between third countries for other EU countries and can only be undertaken with non-EU countries under a bi-lateral agreement. Cabotage is permitted.

Dangerous Goods

Luxembourg is party to ADR. It is essential that fully completed ADR documentation is prepared for the movement of dangerous goods.

For further information, visit the UNECE website at the link below & select the country name applicable http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/adr/country-info_e.html

Dangerous Goods Tunnels

Tunnel Name

Location

Abnormal Loads

Authorisations are required for all indivisible loads exceeding the maximum vehicle dimensions outlined below. Applications should be made to Ministry of Transport Luxembourg - Tel: +35 2478 4421.

All abnormal load operators will require a keeper’s certificate to prove ownership of the trailer which must be carried as part of the vehicle documents at all times.
An application form can be downloaded below:

Keepers Trailer Certificate Abloads (pdf, 0.7 MB)

Taxation

A full tank of fuel can be imported duty-free.

Customs

TIR Carnets are accepted for vehicles crossing Luxembourg. ATA Carnets are accepted for certain temporary imports. CMR notes are required.

Movement Restrictions

There are driving restrictions throughout the road network for goods vehicles at weekends and public holidays for vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes. There are two general traffic bans in Luxembourg.

Vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight driving towards France - may not drive on any roads from Saturday 10:30 to Sunday 21:45.
Vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight travelling to Germany - may not drive on any roads from 11:30 on Saturdays to 21:45 on Sundays.

For information on Public Holidays in France and Germany, please visit the relevant country pages within this section of the website.

Exemptions

the following exemptions are applicable to commercial vehicles exceeding 3.5-tonne mpw:

Vehicles transporting livestock, animal-based perishable goods irrespective of their state (fresh, frozen, deep-frozen or salted, smoked, dried or sterilised), fresh or untreated vegetable-based perishable goods (fruit and vegetables), cut flowers or potted plants and flowers; so long as these goods constitute at least half of the payload or occupy at least half of the loading surface of the vehicle or combination
Empty vehicles making a trip in relation to the transport operations referred to above on the condition that the vehicles are heading for Germany
Vehicles which, during the harvest period, are engaged in the collection and transport of agricultural produce from its place of harvest to its place of storage, packing, processing or transformation
Vehicles carrying loads that are indispensable for the installation of duly authorised economic, sports, cultural, educational or political events
Vehicles carrying only newspapers
Vehicles carrying out office or factory removals
Vehicles belonging to tradesmen and which are used for the sale of their products at fairs; or markets
Vehicles involved in a combined rail-road transport operation between the place of loading and the station of transfer, or between the station of transfer and the destination of the goods, on condition that the distance covered does not exceed 200km and that the transport takes place in the direction of Germany

Transit Routes

All vehicles in transit through Luxembourg with a maximum permissible weight in excess of 3.5 tonnes, must follow the prescribed routes as signposted - 'Transit France' or 'Transit Germany'. Failure to adhere to these routes will result in a heavy fine.

Road Tolls 

Luxembourg is one of 5 countries that operate the Eurovignette toll system, the other countries being Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden. Heavy goods vehicles and vehicle combinations with a maximum admissible weight from 12 tonnes must have a valid Eurovignette when driving in the countries named above. The Eurovignette is calculated by the vehicles Euro Engine value and the number of axles on the vehicle.

Bridge and Tunnel Tolls

At the time of writing there are none that we are aware of.

Vehicle Legal Documentation

Green Card required, plus original vehicle registration docs.
A GB plate must be fitted to the rear of the vehicle/trailer.
A trailer Registration Certificate is a requirement.. To register for a trailer certificate go to https://www.gov.uk/register-trailer-to-take-abroad

Loads & Load Safety

More and more EU member states are implementing 'Load Safety Best Practice' and penalising operators/drivers for failure to implement.
The guide can be downloaded below:

Eu Load Safety (pdf, 9.4 MB)

Maximum Weights & Dimensions
Height	4 metres
Width	2.55 metres (Fridges 2.6 metres)
Length	Artic 16.5 metres Road Train 18.75 metres
Weight	Artic 44 tonnes Road Train 44 tonnes There are also various maximum permitted weights on vehicles, trailers and road trains which are applicable according to the number of axles.

Safety Equipment

It is compulsory to carry the following items of equipment and/or observe specific rules:

First aid kit
Minimum of one fire etinguisher - 12kg capacity
Warning triangle placed 30 metres behind the vehicle in the event of a breakdown, 100 metres if on a motorway
Spare bulbs are advised
Dipped headlights are compulsory at all times
Seat belts must be worn

Driver Legal Documents

Full passport required.
International driving licence and/or UK Licence.
Letter from employer giving driver permission to drive vehicle (attestation letter and form).

If the UK fully leaves the EU on 31 January 2021, HGV drivers will require travel insurance with healthcare cover

Speed Limits

Vehicles Concerned	Built-Up Areas (kms)	All-Purpose Roads (kms)	Expressways / Dual Carriageways (kms)	Motorways
All Commercial Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes	50	75	75	90
Dangerous Goods Vehicles	40	60	60	60