Hungary: No traffic ban during the night before May 1st! Trucks can operate until Thursday morning

This is important news for those planning routes through Hungary before the long May weekend. The night from April 30 to May 1 will be open for trucks – the driving ban for vehicles over 7.5 tons will only come into force on May 1 at 6:00 AM.

reviously, the ban was supposed to start already on Wednesday, April 30, at 10:00 PM. Thanks to the new regulation, drivers have gained an additional 8 hours to complete their routes and reach their destination before restrictions begin. The decision was made at the request of the Ministry of Transport to ensure the smooth flow of goods and provide greater flexibility in transport planning. The Ministry explains that this solution is intended to help companies and drivers better utilize the time before the official restrictions.

Truck traffic ban in Hungary during the May holidays:

❌Thursday, May 1, 2025 – ban from 06:00 to 22:00
❌ Saturday, May 3, 2025 – ban from 22:00
❌ Sunday, May 4, 2025 – ban until 22:00

The ban applies to all trucks with a GVW over 7.5 tons. This means that Wednesday evening (April 30) and night are available for transport – a good opportunity to plan your route accordingly.