City centers have restrictions on certain types of vehicles particularly based on size and even pollution. These restrictions are meant to ease traffic, allow for stress-free parking within city areas and contribute to a cleaner environment.
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City centers have restrictions on certain types of vehicles particularly based on size and even pollution. These restrictions are meant to ease traffic, allow for stress-free parking within city areas and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Do you need permits for oversized vehicles? Permit requirements for oversized vehicles vary based on your location, travel destination and type of vehicle.
In many countries, the maximum width of standard vehicles is set at 102 inches (8 Ft 6 in). However, there are some exceptions. Because standard road width in most places is 12 feet, most vehicles must conform to the maximum width restriction for safety reasons.