What is the maximum permissible width of a vehicle including load (excluding vehicles with farming or forestry products and refrigerator vehicles)?

The maximum permissible width for most vehicles on German roads, including the load but excluding exceptions like vehicles carrying agricultural or forestry products or refrigerated vehicles, is 2.55 meters. This rule ensures that vehicles can safely use standard road and lane widths without risking collisions or causing obstructions. This limit is standard throughout the EU, so it helps with cross-border transport as well. Remember, exceeding this width without special permission is not allowed and can result in penalties or the vehicle being refused access to public roads.