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Spending weekly rest spent in the vehicle is not good for business

The European Transport Workers’ Federation, in its open letter published on 9 April and addressed to members of the European Parliament says it will not...

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New rules for cargo securing in Spain

The regulation, due to come into effect on 20 May, will impose new cargo securing obligations on hauliers.The rules will apply to all vehicles travelling at...

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Przedłużenie kontroli granicznych w Niemczech

Decyzja ta została podjęta w związku z kryzysem migracyjnym.Rząd federalny zatwierdził przedłużenie kontroli granicznych między Niemcami a Austrią na...

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Germany extends some border controls for another 6 months

The decision is motivated by 'a considerable amount of illegal migration' and the heightened security situation in Europe following several attacks in...

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The Czech Republic: the bridge near Pasohlávky closed to lorries

The bridge is part of a busy road from Brno to Vienna.At present the restriction will apply to HGVs with a gross weight of 13 t. Next year the bridge will...

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Spain to fine drivers taking their weekly rest in the cab

The revised Spanish Law for Road Transport (LOTT) takes effect on the 1st of July.The ban on taking the normal weekly rest in the cab will mainly affect...

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Italy – fine for taking weekly rest in the cab

Based on the ruling of the European Court of Justice of 20 December 2017, on 30 April the Italian Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a memo, which provides...

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France: van drivers are now obliged to log their driving and rest times

So far van drivers in France have not had to keep track of their driving times. But this has changed.The government has issued guidelines for a number of...

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