Slovakia: a general exemption from the HGV driving ban
Because of the upcoming public holidays, the country’s Presidium of the Police Force has granted a general exemption from the driving ban on December 24, 2021 and on January 1 and 6, 2022.
The exemption applies to all HGVs traveling on motorways, roads for motor vehicles, class I roads and roads with international traffic, arriving in Slovakia from some neighbouring countries and heading for destinations (e.g. company headquarters or place of unloading) located within Slovakia.
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