EN 14892:2005
(Main)Transport service - City logistics - Guideline for the definition of limited access to city centers
Transport service - City logistics - Guideline for the definition of limited access to city centers
This document describes possible restrictions for access to cities with city centres and shopping areas and other closed areas and provides guidelines for elements thereof with the aim as an interface between freight transport companies and local authorities to make transport planning and operations more efficient, to prevent bottlenecks in the area, and to protect the city environment.
This document is a code of good practice and can be applied when efficient transport and protection of the environment presupposes restrictions.
Transportdienstleistungen - City-Logistik - Leitfaden zur Bestimmung des begrenzten Zugangs zu Innenstädten
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt mögliche Zugangsbeschränkungen für Großstädte mit Stadtzentren und Einkaufszonen sowie weiteren geschlossenen Bereichen und liefert Hinweise zur Orientierung über deren Bestandteile als Schnittstelle zwischen Frachttransportunternehmen und örtlichen Behörden, um Verkehrsplanung und Beförderungsprozesse zum Vermeiden von Engpässen in dem jeweiligen Gebiet und für den Schutz der Umwelt der Großstadt wirksamer zu gestalten.
Diese Europäische Norm ist eine Regel für gute Praxis und kann angewendet werden, sobald ein effizientes Transportwesen und ein wirksamer Umweltschutz derartige Beschränkungen voraussetzen.
Services de transport - Logistique urbaine - Lignes directrices pour la définition de l'accès limité aux centres-villes
Transportne storitve – Logistika v mestih – Smernica za določanje omejenega dostopa v mestna središča
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Nov-2005
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2006
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 320 - Transport - Logistics and services
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 320/WG 6 - Terminology
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-Jan-2022
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Overview
EN 14892:2005 (CEN) - "Transport service - City logistics - Guideline for the definition of limited access to city centers" is a European code of good practice that defines how local authorities and freight transport operators can design, communicate and implement limited-access rules for city centres, shopping districts and other closed urban areas. Its purpose is to improve transport planning and operations, reduce bottlenecks, and protect the urban environment while enabling interoperable freight movement across jurisdictions.
Key Topics and Requirements
The standard specifies recommended elements and technical topics to include when defining limited access:
- Weight and dimensions of vehicles - restrictions should follow relevant EU directives (e.g. 92/53/EEC, 96/53/EC, 97/27/EC).
- Time windows - clearly defined start/end times (with exceptions for incidents such as accidents or jams) and use of official time sources.
- Technical construction of vehicles
- Engine emissions referencing EU engine standards (Euro 2/3/4…), see Directive 99/96/EC.
- Suspension (spring or air) references to 96/53/EC and 97/27/EC.
- Vehicle performance
- Capacity utilisation - minimum utilisation can be defined by weight, volume or floor area. The standard gives formulas for overall and specific capacity utilisation and requires owner-maintained control/audit systems that allow public and private verification.
- Noise limits - measured according to ISO 362 and ISO 5130 with separate daytime/nighttime thresholds.
- Payment and incentive systems
- Toll systems and parking tariffs with differentiated rates for compliant vs non‑compliant vehicles.
- Advantages for compliant vehicles such as access to bus lanes or special loading areas.
- Information to the public - areas must be precisely defined (maps or street boundaries) and restrictions published via at least two channels (e.g., Internet, IRU, national media). Annex A provides an example declaration and table format.
Practical Applications
Who uses EN 14892:2005:
- Local authorities and urban planners designing access control schemes and environmental protection measures.
- Freight transport companies and logistics operators planning routes, vehicle selection and scheduling to comply with access rules.
- Transport service providers and auditors implementing verification, capacity-utilisation reporting and incentive systems.
- Policy makers and consultants harmonising cross-border urban access rules to reduce operational barriers.
Practical benefits:
- Clear, consistent criteria reduce delays and enforcement ambiguity.
- Incentive structures (tolls, tariffs, privileges) promote cleaner, more efficient vehicles.
- Standardised public information improves compliance and route planning efficiency.
Related Standards and References
- ISO 362, ISO 5130 (noise measurement)
- EU Directives referenced in EN 14892: 92/53/EEC, 96/53/EC, 97/27/EC, 99/96/EC
- CEN/TC 320 (Transport - Logistics and services) and CEN/TR 14310 (environmental reporting in freight)
Keywords: EN 14892, city logistics, limited access, transport planning, freight transport, vehicle restrictions, time windows, capacity utilisation, noise limits, toll systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14892:2005 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Transport service - City logistics - Guideline for the definition of limited access to city centers". This standard covers: This document describes possible restrictions for access to cities with city centres and shopping areas and other closed areas and provides guidelines for elements thereof with the aim as an interface between freight transport companies and local authorities to make transport planning and operations more efficient, to prevent bottlenecks in the area, and to protect the city environment. This document is a code of good practice and can be applied when efficient transport and protection of the environment presupposes restrictions.
This document describes possible restrictions for access to cities with city centres and shopping areas and other closed areas and provides guidelines for elements thereof with the aim as an interface between freight transport companies and local authorities to make transport planning and operations more efficient, to prevent bottlenecks in the area, and to protect the city environment. This document is a code of good practice and can be applied when efficient transport and protection of the environment presupposes restrictions.
EN 14892:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 03.100.10 - Purchasing. Procurement. Logistics; 03.220.20 - Road transport. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Transport service - City logistics - Guideline for the definition of limited access to city
centers
Transportdienstleistungen - City-Logistik - Leitfaden zur Bestimmung des begrenzten
Zugangs zu Innenstädten
Services de transport - Logistique urbaine - Lignes directrices pour la définition de
l'acces limité aux centres-villes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14892:2005
ICS:
03.100.10 Nabava. Dobava. Logistika Purchasing. Procurement.
Management of stock
03.220.20 Cestni transport Road transport
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14892
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2005
ICS 03.100.10; 03.220.20
English Version
Transport service - City logistics - Guideline for the definition of
limited access to city centers
Services de transport - Logistique urbaine - Lignes Transportdienstleistungen - City-Logistik - Leitfaden zur
directrices pour la définition de l'accès limité aux centres- Bestimmung des begrenzten Zugangs zu Innenstädten
villes
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 August 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction.4
1 Scope.5
2 Normative references.5
3 Terms and definitions.5
4 Content and structure.5
4.1 General recommendations.5
4.2 Weight and dimensions of vehicles.6
4.3 Time windows.6
4.4 Technical construction of vehicles.6
4.4.1 Engine.6
4.4.2 Suspension.6
4.5 Vehicle performance.6
4.5.1 Capacity utilisation.6
4.5.2 Noise.7
4.6 Payment systems.7
4.6.1 Toll systems.7
4.6.2 Parking tariffs.7
4.7 Advantages for special vehicles.7
5 Information to the public .7
Annex A (informative) Example of declaration of restrictions to defined areas.8
Bibliography.9
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 14892:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 320
“Transport - Logistics and services”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by May 2006.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.
Introduction
At the CEN Workshop on Intermodal and Interoperable Transport Standardisation on Freight Transport 1999-
12-13/14 it was emphasised that the different kinds of limitations in different cities and countries were
hampering transport planning resulting in problems for road transport companies when organising efficient
freight transport in Europe.
Local authorities make local proposals and the information is available locally and regionally.
The workshop recommended that BT organise a European meeting on the subject: City Logistics. The task
was delegated to TC 320 in the spring 2000 and a Task Group 3 was set up.
The CEN Workshop on Intermodal and Interoperable Transport in Europe: Part 2: Passenger Transport -
2001-11-28/29 made Recommendation 1 (2001-11-29): Recognising a number of problems within sustainable
transport and congestions in cities; to facilitate access to cities; and in order to optimise investment in the
transport system, the workshop recommended to start standardisation on basic requirements for the
characteristics of the vehicle and their use to align road charging systems with the on going road-pricing
activities in CEN/TC 278.
The background for this recommendation is that inhabitants and authorities in many countries are concerned
by pollution from heavy traffic in town centers and especially in larger cities. Another reason is that the
vehicles are taking over more space in the streets. Several authorities have already implemented restrictions
for the access to city centers or are planning to do so.
Such restrictions have four types of stakeholders:
Industry/Trade;
Transport companies;
Private individuals;
Authorities.
As several companies – local or foreign - interact in such systems of restriction, it is important that all
stakeholders are able to understand and interact within the local systems. The success of an open European
market of transport is dependent on the limitation of restrictions to a certain framework with the same
terminology and perform
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Die Norm EN 14892:2005 bietet eine umfassende Richtlinie zur Definition von eingeschränkten Zugängen zu Stadtzentren, insbesondere in Bezug auf die Transportdienstleistungen im Bereich der Stadtlogistik. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm ist entscheidend, da sie mögliche Einschränkungen für den Zugang zu städtischen Gebieten mit Einkaufszonen und anderen geschlossenen Bereichen beschreibt. Dies fördert nicht nur eine effizientere Transportplanung, sondern trägt auch dazu bei, die Umwelt innerhalb der Stadt zu schützen. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm liegt in der klaren Schnittstelle zwischen Güterverkehrsunternehmen und lokalen Behörden. Durch die bereitgestellten Leitlinien wird die Koordination zwischen diesen Akteuren verbessert, was zu einer reibungsloseren Umsetzung von Transportmaßnahmen führt. Dies hilft, Engpässe in städtischen Gebieten zu vermeiden und fördert gleichzeitig umweltfreundliche Praktiken im Transportwesen. Die Norm stellt einen wichtigen Kodex guter Praxis dar, der anwendbar ist, wenn effiziente Transporte gleichzeitig auch Umweltschutzmaßnahmen erfordern. Durch die Einführung solcher Einschränkungen wird nicht nur die Verkehrsbelastung verringert, sondern auch die Lebensqualität der Stadtbewohner nachhaltig verbessert. Die Relevanz der EN 14892:2005 kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden, insbesondere in Anbetracht der zunehmenden Urbanisierung und der damit verbundenen Herausforderungen im städtischen Güterverkehr. Ihre Anwendung ermöglicht Städten, sich an die sich verändernden Mobilitätsbedürfnisse anzupassen und gleichzeitig ökologische Standards zu wahren.
La norme EN 14892:2005, intitulée "Transport service - City logistics - Guideline for the definition of limited access to city centers", se révèle être un document phare dans le domaine de la logistique urbaine. Son champ d'application est particulièrement pertinent, car il aborde les restrictions potentielles d'accès aux villes, notamment aux centres-villes et aux zones commerçantes, ainsi qu'à d'autres zones fermées. Une des forces majeures de cette standardisation réside dans sa capacité à établir un cadre qui facilite la communication et la coopération entre les entreprises de transport de marchandises et les autorités locales. En fournissant des lignes directrices sur la définition des accès limités, ce document vise à optimiser la planification et les opérations de transport, ce qui est crucial pour éviter les goulets d'étranglement dans les zones urbaines. De plus, la norme souligne l'importance de protéger l'environnement urbain. En prenant en compte les restrictions nécessaires pour favoriser un transport efficace tout en préservant l'intégrité de l'espace urbain, le document reflète un engagement vers une logistique durable. Cette approche intégrée est essentielle pour bâtir des villes résilientes, où le transport et la durabilité coexistent harmonieusement. Ainsi, la SIST EN 14892:2006 représente un code de bonnes pratiques qui s'impose comme une référence incontournable pour toute initiative visant à concilier l'efficacité du transport de marchandises et la protection de l'environnement dans les zones urbaines. Son application permet non seulement de garantir une logistique urbaine fluide, mais également d'améliorer la qualité de vie des citoyens en réduisant les nuisances liées au transport de marchandises.
SIST EN 14892:2006 표준은 도시 물류와 관련된 제한된 접근성에 대한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 범위는 도심과 쇼핑 지역, 그리고 기타 폐쇄된 지역에 대한 접근 제한 사항을 설명하며, 이를 통해 화물 운송업체와 지방 당국 간의 효율적인 소통을 촉진하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 도심 지역 내에서의 병목 현상을 예방하고, 도시 환경을 보호하기 위한 가이드라인을 제시함으로써, 이 표준은 도시 내 물류 서비스의 질을 향상시키는 데 기여합니다. 표준의 강점은 명확하게 정의된 접근 제한 사항과 이를 따르는 부분에서 발생하는 다양한 이점을 통합하여, 실질적인 교통 계획 및 운영 개선을 위한 모범 사례를 제공하는 데 있습니다. 이는 지방 정부와 운송업체 간의 협력을 증진시키고, 더욱 효율적인 물류 네트워크를 구축하는 데 기여하며, 동시에 환경 보호에 대한 책임을 더욱 강화하는 데 필수적입니다. 또한, EN 14892:2005 표준은 도시 물류 서비스의 수준을 높이는 데 필요한 실질적인 기반을 제공하며, 지속 가능한 도시 개발과 관련된 다양한 정책과도 연계될 수 있습니다. 따라서 이 표준은 현대 도시에서의 물류 및 교통 관리의 중요성을 강조하며, 지역 사회와 경제에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있는 핵심적인 문서로 자리잡고 있습니다.
EN 14892:2005標準は、都市ロジスティクスにおける輸送サービスのための重要な指針を提供します。この文書は、中心市街地や商業地域へのアクセス制限に関する詳細なガイドラインを示しており、特に都市環境の保護や交通の効率化に寄与するものです。 この標準の強みは、その適用範囲にあります。都市の特定のエリアに対する制限を設けることで、運送会社と地方自治体との間のインターフェースを円滑にし、交通計画や運営の効率を向上させることが可能になります。また、輸送に伴うボトルネックの防止にも寄与し、都市環境の保全を図るための基盤を提供します。 特に、都市内物流においては、環境保護と効率的な輸送の両立が求められています。EN 14892は、現代の都市課題に対処するための良い実践のコードとして機能し、各都市が抱える交通混雑や環境問題に対する解決策を提案しています。この標準を基にした政策や運用が、持続可能な都市の実現に向けた強力な支えとなることでしょう。
The EN 14892:2005 standard offers a comprehensive framework for managing access restrictions to urban centers, specifically targeting city logistics. Its primary scope revolves around defining possible restrictions for entry into city centers, shopping areas, and other restricted zones, making it a vital resource for both freight transport companies and local authorities. One of the notable strengths of this standard is its dual focus on efficiency and environmental protection. It serves as a critical interface that promotes effective transport planning and operations, helping to identify and prevent potential bottlenecks within urban areas. By establishing clear guidelines, EN 14892:2005 aids in optimizing the movement of goods while simultaneously safeguarding the city environment, a growing concern in urban logistics. Moreover, the document emphasizes best practices in city logistics, making it essential for transport service operators aiming to navigate the complexities of urban access restrictions. The guidelines provided can significantly enhance coordination between various stakeholders, leading to streamlined operations that benefit both the economy and urban living conditions. As cities continue to evolve and face challenges related to congestion and environmental management, the relevance of EN 14892:2005 becomes increasingly pronounced, underscoring its importance in shaping sustainable urban transport solutions.
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