by Closures in the Mont Blanc Tunnel in May
Owing to maintenance works, the tunnel will be completely closed on the following dates:
– from 9:00 PM on Monday, May 9, to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, May 10
– from 9:00 PM on Tuesday, May 10, to 6:00 AM on Wednesday, May 11
– from 9:00 PM on Wednesday, May 11, to 6:00 AM on Thursday, May 12
– from 9:00 PM on Thursday, May 12, to 6:00 AM on Friday, May 13
– from 9:00 PM on Monday, May 16, to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, May 17
– from 9:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17, to 6:00 AM on Wednesday, May 18
– from 9:00 PM on Wednesday, May 18, to 6:00 AM on Thursday, May 19
– from 9:00 PM on Thursday, May 19, to 6:00 AM on Friday, May 20
– from 9:00 PM on Monday, May 23, to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, May 24
– from 9:00 PM on Tuesday, May 24, to 6:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25
– from 9:00 PM on Monday, May 30, to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, May 31
– from 9:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31, to 6:00 AM on Wednesday, June 1.
by Traffic disruptions on the Polish-German border in Świeck
The General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) asks drivers to select alternative routes and cross the border in other places.
Owing to urgent roadworks on the German side on the A 12 motorway (the bridge over the Odra river) the speed limit has been reduced to 60 km/h and traffic can only continue along a single carriageway. The roadworks will last until December 22.
by Since 2018 toll fares for trucks in Austria rise by 1%
Until 2020, trucks with Euro-6 classification will be able to pay lower toll fees (owing to the exemption from pollutant surcharges).
by Where and since when are winter tires and snow chains required in 2017/2018 – Part 2
Curtesy of the Continental company, here is a roundup of essential information about regulations for winter equipment on trucks and buses in 2017/2018.
What are the rules concerning the use of winter tires e.g. in Poland, Norway or Slovenia?
It’s good to become familiar with the respective regulations in each country before setting out on the road in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and fines.
The site www.trafficban.com contains tabs dedicated to each country, with information about the obligation (or lack thereof) of having snow chains, using appropriately designated tyres, and whether the use of studded winter tyres is allowed.
by Austria: weekend rest in cabin prohibited
The chairman of Transitforum Austria thinks it is unacceptable that thousands of drivers should illegaly spend their regular weekly rest in the Inn Valley, which is a protected area, specifically against noise and air pollution.
“We have submitted a formal motion with the Department of Transport Law in the Tirol Regional Government requesting that the Traffic Police in cooperation with the Health and Safety Inspectorate should take measures ensuring immediate and strict enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, which forbids commercial drivers to spend their weekly rest (45h) within the entire road network of Tirol and in service areas along A 12 and A 13 motorways.”
by Austria and France – toll fares in 2018
From 2018 higher toll fares in Austria and France
In Austria toll fares depend on the vehicle’s emission standards (Euro class) and on time of day. In France, toll is collected on all motorways and for the passage of the Fréjus and Mont Blanc tunnels.
More details can be found by clicking the link below
by taras.gopkoAustria to repeal night speed limit for HGVs
Plans to repeal the regulation have been announced by the new Minister for Infrastructure Norbert Hofer.
At present lorries with maximum authorised mass over 7.5 t are subject to a night speed limit of 60 km/h. Hofer’s actions have met with a widespread support of the Austrian haulage industry.
by 6 January without a ban in Poland and Germany
We would like to remind you that on January 6, despite the Epiphany, there is no traffic ban for heavy goods vehicles in Poland and Germany.
by Germany is missing 11000 lorry parking sites along motorways
Too long distances between service areas, too few parking spaces for LGVs – this is the daily reality for drivers hauling goods in Germany.
According to a study commissioned by the German Ministry of Transport, over 70,000 LGV drivers look for free parking spaces along German motorways.
Every lorry driver that has to pass through Germany knows how difficult it is to find a parking space after 5 p.m. Forecasts indicate that the number of trucks on German roads will double by 2025, which will only make the situation worse.
Does the German government have a plan how to tackle this problem?
by You have been fined? Now you can pay by credit card
The police in Opolskie province are testing payment terminals, which will soon be used by police patrols all over Poland.
The regulation of the Prime Minister of 4 September 2017 has enabled the police and other uniformed services to use payment terminals, which make it possible for drivers to pay traffic fines on the spot using a credit card.
This solution will also be available to persons who committed a traffic offence but are not Polish residents and do not carry the Polish currency.