Vehicles which need permits for Jersey roads (P30)
The following vehicles are not permitted on Jersey roads without a permit:
- vehicles or trailers over 7ft 6.5ins (2.3m) wide
- rigid vehicles over 30ft 6ins (9.3m) long
- articulated vehicles over 36ft 1in (11m) long
- trailers (draw bar type) over 22ft (6.7m) long
- vehicles with a maximum axle weight over 10,500 kg
- vehicles with a gross weight over 32 tons
To be able to travel on Jersey roads, these vehicles must hold a P30 permit. The permit includes both the drawing vehicle and the trailer.
P30 permits are available in 2 forms:
- permanent exemption permit
- temporary exemption permit
Both types of P30 permit only allow vehicles to travel on specified routes.
No vehicle or trailer travelling on a P30 permit may be used on a parish by-road without written permission of the Constable of that parish. A copy of the written permission must be carried by the driver in the vehicle.
The Inspector of Motor Traffic may suspend or revoke any permit at any time if the vehicle or trailer:
- fails to adhere to any specified conditions
- is unroadworthy or defective
When a vehicle without a P30 permit forms the drawing unit of an articulated vehicle, the registration number must be logged with Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) before it is used as such.
Permanent exemption permit
How do I get a permanent exemption permit (P30)?
You must apply for a permanent exemption permit (P30) by writing to the Inspector of Motor Traffic.
A permit will only be granted if it is in the public interest to do so. All exemption permits are issued subject to various conditions of use which must be complied with.
You should apply for the permit before getting the vehicle.
What information will I need to provide about the vehicle?
You must provide the following information about the vehicle:
- type of vehicle
- width in metres
- length in metres
- what the vehicle will be used for
What will I need to display on my vehicle?
You must display a pink disc which shows the conditions of use in the front windscreen of the vehicle.
Identification plates must be fitted to the front and rear of the vehicle.
Annual inspection
Vehicles and trailers must be submitted every 12 months to DVS for inspection before a new permit can be issued.
Vehicles and trailers submitted for inspection must be clean, well maintained and be accompanied either by a driver with mechanical knowledge, or a driver and a mechanic.
If you are applying to renew your permit, you should book a vehicle inspection for the month your permit expires.
Temporary exemption permit
A temporary exemption permit may be granted to vehicles of a special design or to those carrying an indivisible load.
This permit is issued for a specified journey or period. It is subject to particular conditions of use which must be complied with.
Some vehicles may not be granted a permit until an acceptable route survey has been submitted to DVS and approved by the relevant highway authority.
Police escort
If the vehicle requires a police escort, a valid P30 permit must be presented to the police officer prior to the journey.
What do I need to display on my vehicle?
You must display a blue disc which shows the conditions of use in the front windscreen of the vehicle.
Do I need to carry anything else?
The temporary permit or a copy of the temporary permit must be carried by the driver and produced to a police officer, traffic officer or port control officer on request.
How much does a temporary exemption permit cost?
A temporary exemption permit costs £84.25 per application.
Temporary exemption permit (P30) online application form