Glossary

Truck

A lorry is a motor vehicle intended for the carriage of goods. They can be defined as a car that can neither be considered a passenger car nor a bus.

Trucks vary greatly in size depending on the model and area of use, and are divided into light and heavy trucks.

  • A light truck has a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes and may drive at the speed applicable to the road.
  • A heavy truck has a total weight of more than 3.5 tonnes and may drive a maximum of 90 km/h on a motorway or expressway and 80 km/h on another road or if the truck has a trailer.

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