North Rhine-Westphalia lifts the holiday HGV ban

In view of the mounting efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), it is vital to ensure sufficient availability of goods for the population and the economy by maintaining efficient supply chains.
To this end, by virtue of Art. 46, Paragraph 2 of Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), NRW’s Ministry of Transport has decided to grant a general exemption from the HGV traffic ban, which normally applies on Sundays and public holidays in accordance with Art. 30 Para. 3 and 4 of StVO. Until further notice, the exemption does not apply to abnormal (heavy and oversized) loads.
The exemption will be in effect until January 18, 2021. The following additional provisions apply:
1. The exemption also applies to empty runs.
2. If a similar exemption is required for transports to other federal states of Germany, it must be obtained with appropriate authorities of a given state.
3. The exemption can be revoked at any time.