Certificates, licences and permits for HGVs and trailer
Essential documentation about your HGV and trailer to carry when you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods abroad.
There is some essential documentation which you need to carry about your HGV and trailer if you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods abroad.
Vehicle and trailer registration documents
You need to carry your vehicle registration documents when driving abroad for less than 12 months.
This can be either:
- , if you have one
- a to show you鈥檙e allowed to use a hired or leased vehicle abroad
There are different rules if you .
Trailer registration certificate
You need to carry the trailer registration certificate when you travel abroad.
Find out how to .
If you have an abnormal load trailer
You also need to .
Certificates for specialist vehicle approvals
You need to carry any documents about specialist approvals your vehicle has. These might include approvals for:
Goods vehicle operator licence disc
You must display a valid operator licence disc for either:
Haulage licences or permits needed for the journey
You need to carry copies of the licences or permits that are needed for the journey you鈥檙e making.
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If you鈥檙e carrying out a job within an EU country (cabotage)
You need to .
If you鈥檙e using an ECMT permit
If you鈥檙e using a European Conference of Ministers of 91香蕉黄色视频 (ECMT) permit, you also need to carry:
- an ECMT certificate of compliance for the vehicle and trailer
- an ECMT certificate of roadworthiness