Using a sound truck or advertising vehicle
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Do you want to use a sound truck or advertising vehicle for advertising purposes? In many Dutch municipalities you will need permission, an exemption, or an environment and planning permit to do so. You apply for this to your local municipality.
If you must apply for an environment and planning permit in your municipality, you apply with the Environment and Planning Portal Omgevingsloket (in Dutch)
Sound truck
Do you want to use a sound truck to play music or to advertise? You first need to check with your local municipality what the rules are and if you need permission, an exemption, or a permit. Some municipalities have banned sound trucks in certain areas.
When you apply for a permit, permission, or exemption, you should state:
- why you need a sound truck
- the time and date you want to use it
- how loud your advertising message or music will be played
- which route you intend to take
Advertising vehicle
If you use a vehicle mainly to advertise, it is an advertising vehicle. You must apply for permission or an exemption from the municipality where you want to use the advertising vehicle. If you want to park the advertising vehicle somewhere visible from public roads for advertising purposes, you have to apply for an exemption to your local municipality.
When you apply for a permit, permission, or exemption, you should state:
- which vehicle you will use for advertising
- the size of the advertisement on your vehicle
- for which company you will advertise
- where and when you will advertise
Company van with advertisements
Do you have a company vehicle that carries advertising for your own company? And do you use the vehicle mainly to travel for work? Then you do not need a permit or exemption.