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Driving bans

Driving Bans in Europe: We have compiled a summary of the most significant driving bans in Europe to help you plan ahead and ensure smooth transportation during these periods. By doing so, you can prevent delays or missed deliveries on public holidays. Stay informed and prepared

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We are here to help you navigate through the driving bans in Europe, which can vary by country and by season. In this guide, we will provide you with all the necessary information to make sure you can travel safely and avoid any potential fines. Driving bans are restrictions on certain vehicles on certain roads or in certain areas, usually to reduce pollution or traffic congestion.We hope this guide helps you navigate the driving bans in Europe and have a safe and enjoyable trip. Don’t forget to plan ahead and be aware of the rules in each country you plan to visit. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. The following is a list of countries and the specific driving bans that may be in effect at different times of the year:

Current driving bans in Europe – information by Neele-Vat

Link to: European Distribution
August
Country Restriction Period Time Window
Germany For trucks heavier than 7.5 tons Sundays and public holidays 00:00 – 22:00
Also applies to empty trucks July and August (Saturdays)
France For trucks heavier than 7.5 tons Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00
Evening before a public holiday 22:00 to public holiday 22:00
Winter restriction All Saturdays in February and first Saturday in March
Summer restriction Saturdays from July 22 to August 26
Greece For vehicles with over 1.5 tons load capacity Certain public holidays and congested traffic days to and from major cities
Hungary For trucks heavier than 7.5 tons July 1 – August 31: Sat 15:00 – Sun 22:00
22:00 day before a public holiday – 22:00 public holiday
September 1 – June 30: 22:00 day before Sunday/public holiday – 22:00 Sunday/public holiday
Winter period: Exemption for international transport with minimum Euro III engine November 4 – March 1
Italy General ban for freight vehicles over 7.5t Sundays: 09:00 – 22:00
June – September: 07:00 – 22:00
Croatia For vehicles with an MTM over 7.5t or longer than 14m Specific roads and times (see description)
Luxembourg For trucks heavier than 7.5t Direction France: Sat/public holiday 21:30 – Sun/public holiday 21:45
Direction Germany: Sat/public holiday 23:30 – Sun/public holiday 21:45
Austria Public holidays 00:00 – 22:00
Weekend ban Saturday 15:00 – Sunday 22:00
Vacation bans, night bans, bans on Inntalautobahn A12, specific local bans, sectoral bans See country information
Poland For trucks heavier than 12 tons Day before public holiday: 18:00 – 22:00
Public holidays: 08:00 – 22:00
Last Friday of June to Sunday before the start of the school year Friday: 18:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 14:00
Sunday: 08:00 – 22:00
Portugal For transport of dangerous goods with vehicles over 3.5 tons Various roads on specific days and times (see description)
Romania Vehicles with an MTM over 7.5t Various national roads on specific days and times (see description)
Vehicles with an MTM over 7.5t July 1 – August 31: Fri, Sat, Sun: Specific roads and times (see description)
Bucharest: Ban in the city center between July 1 and August 31 All days: 07:00 – 20:00
Slovenia Trucks heavier than 7.5 tons Sundays and public holidays: 08:00 – 21:00
Summer restriction Last weekend of June – First weekend of September
Summer restriction Specific roads and times (see description)
Slovakia Trucks and combinations heavier than 7.5 tons Sundays and public holidays: 00:00 – 22:00
Trucks and combinations heavier than 12 tons July 1 – August 31: Saturdays: 07:00 – 19:00
Spain Transport of dangerous goods Sundays and public holidays: 08:00 – 24:00
Day before holiday (not on Saturday): 13:00 – 24:00
Trucks heavier than 7.5 tons Basque Country and Catalonia: Specific roads and times (see description)
Czechia Trucks and combinations heavier than 7.5 tons Sundays: 13:00 – 22:00
July 1 – August 31: Fridays: 17:00 – 21:00
Saturdays: 07:00 – 11:00
Sundays: 13:00 – 22:00
Switzerland Sundays and public holidays 00:00 – 24:00
Night ban Every day: 22:00 – 05:00

Anticipating European driving bans avoids transport disruptions. Stay informed and plan ahead for smooth deliveries

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