Holidays and driving bans Scotland
When planning road transport in Scotland, knowledge of applicable driving restrictions for exceptional transport is critical. Here is a brief overview of these driving restrictions.
Driving bans on Holidays and Special Circumstances
For the transportation of goods exceeding the maximum permitted dimensions and weights (width 2.55 m, length 18.75/16.50 m, weight 44 tons for vehicle combinations with 5 or more axles), driving bans are in effect on the following holidays and in special circumstances:
- Jan. 1 New Year's Day
- Jan. 2 day after New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter
- May Day
- Early Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- Bank Holiday
- Summer Bank Holiday
- St. Andrew's Day
- December 25, Christmas Day
- December 26 Boxing Day
Driving bans:
- Trucks are subject to specific driving bans on certain days and times in Scotland. It is critical to be aware of these prohibitions so that you can accurately plan your shipping schedule.
Driving bans on holidays:
- Scotland has its own public holidays and national holidays. During these periods there may be freight delays due to reduced business days and limited operational activities. It is wise to take these holidays into account when planning your shipments to minimize potential delays.
Transportation to Scotland
Transit times Scotland
Certain transit times apply for shipping to and from Scotland. These vary between 2 and 3 days, depending on the type of shipment and the final destination. Click here to view transit times for Scotland and find out which time frames are relevant for scheduling your shipment.
Tailored transport
Do you have specific requirements for your transport? Neele-Vat has extensive experience with exceptional transport to and from Scotland. In addition, we are able to transport your shipment with courier services or express transport. Click here for more information about other types of transport.
Holidays in Scotland
- Jan. 1 New Year's Day
- Jan. 2 day after New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter
- May Day
- Early Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- Bank Holiday
- Summer Bank Holiday
- St. Andrew's Day
- December 25, Christmas Day
- December 26 Boxing Day
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For smaller shipments, our Groupage Transport service is an excellent choice. Here we combine multiple smaller loads into one truck, offering you cost efficiency and sustainability.
For those with specific logistics needs, we offer several types of transportation, including Quick Transport for urgent and time-sensitive deliveries and Exceptional Transport for goods with abnormal dimensions or weight.
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Specializing in transportation of various goods
ADR
If your company transports hazardous materials, it is crucial to ensure that all operations are conducted safely.
GMP+
If you are a company transporting animal feed, strict regulations apply to this, both for animal feed and all related products.
FMCG
Consumer goods usually have a high throughput and thus need to be transported especially quickly and efficiently.
FSSC 22000
Companies that handle food in any form are required by regulation to work on food safety. We are ready to help.