by Słowacja – odstępstwo od zakazu w dniu 1 listopada b.r.
Na wniosek stowarzyszenia ČESMAD Slovakia, Prezydium Policji Republiki Słowackiej przyznało zwolnienie z zakazu prowadzenia pojazdów w dniu 1 listopada 2024 r.
Zwolnienie dotyczy wszystkich samochodów ciężarowych poruszających się po autostradach, drogach dla pojazdów silnikowych, drogach klasy I oraz drogach dla ruchu międzynarodowego wjeżdżających na terytorium Republiki Słowackiej, których miejsce przeznaczenia (np. baza firmy lub miejsce rozładunku) znajduje się na terytorium Republiki Słowackiej.
by Slovakia: derogation from the HGV driving ban on November1
At the request of ČESMAD Slovakia, the Slovakian Presidium of the Police Force has granted a general exemption from the driving ban on Friday, November 1.
The derogation applies to all heavy goods vehicles traveling on motorways, roads for motor vehicles, 1st class roads and roads used by international traffic, entering Slovakia and travelling to destinations (e.g. the company’s base or the place of unloading) located in Slovakia.
by Italy: HGV driving ban on the A22 on October 26
In response to the HGV driving ban on October 26 (Saturday) connected with the Austrian national holiday, the Italian province of Bolzano has introduced a driving ban on this day.
The ban applies from 00:00 to 10:00 PM to all trucks with a GVW of at least 7.5 t driving along the northbound A22 motorway towards Austria, between Vipiteno (Sterzing) and the Italian-Austrian border (Brenner)
Trucks affected by the ban will be directed to the SA.DO.BRE/Campo di Trens parking lot.
The ban does not apply to vehicles transporting live animals, perishable food, meat, milk, combined road-rail transport (drivers must carry a reservation indicating the vehicle registration number or the date and time of departure of the train).
by Germany: all you need to know about driving bans on 31 October and 1 November
HGV driving bans in Germany on these two days may be rather confusing, which is not surprising given the fact that both holidays are celebrated only in selected federal states, and the hours of the bans vary depending on the region. However, to make life easier for truck drivers, the authorities introduce derogations that allow them to cross the state where the ban is in effect without having to stop for two days.
Basic facts:
❌ Thursday, October 31, Reformation Day is a public holiday in the states of Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein and Thuringia. The ban is in effect from 00:00 to 10:00 PM, except for Lower Saxony, where it starts from 06:00 and lasts until 10:00 PM.
❌ Friday, November 1, All Saints’ Day is is a public holiday in the states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. The ban is in effect from 00:00 to 22:00, except in North Rhine-Westphalia, where it starts from 06:00 and lasts until 10:00 PM.
Exceptions in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia
Until 2025, special regulations regarding Reformation Day and All Saints’ Day apply in the states of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. Reformation Day (October 31) is a public holiday in Lower Saxony,, while All Saints’ Day (November 1) is a public holiday in North Rhine-Westphalia.
To make sure that lorry drivers traveling through Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia are not banned from driving for 2 days in a row, the hours when the ban is in effect have been changed. On both holidays, the ban will last from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
In addition, both federal states allow lorries to use the main transit routes along A 1, A 2, A 30, A 31 and A 33 during a public holiday when the ban is in effect. Listed below are motorway sections where HGV traffic is allowed between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM on public holidays in Lower Saxony or North Rhine Westphalia:
➡️ A1 – from the Lotte/Osnabrück junction to the border of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony near the Osnabrück-Nord junction and in the opposite direction.
➡️ A2 – From the Bad Oeynhausen junction to the border between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and in the opposite direction.
➡️ A 30 – from the Bad Bentheim border crossing to the Bad Oeynhausen intersection with the A2 motorway and in the opposite direction.
➡️ A31 – from the Schüttorf motorway junction to the border between Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia and in the opposite direction.
➡️ A33 – from the Osnabrück-Süd motorway junction to the Dissen-Süd junction and in the opposite direction.
Additional derogation in North Rhine-Westphalia
In contrast to North Rhine-Westphalia, there is no driving ban on All Saints’ Day in the state of Hesse. For practical reasons, drivers travelling through North Rhine-Westphalia via the shortest route between two points in Hesse will not be fined for violating the driving ban on All Saints’ Day. Drivers should use the designated “transit section” of the A44 motorway (junction 65), from the state border at kilometre 43.2 to the state border at kilometre 28.4.
Transit traffic to and from the state of Berlin on Reformation Day (31.10)
In contrast to the neighbouring state of Brandenburg, there is no driving ban on Reformation Day in the state of Berlin. By virtue of an agreement with the states of Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, HGV traffic on 31 October is permitted along A2, A20, A24, A4, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A17, A19, A38, A71, A72, A73, A111, A113, A114, A115, A117, A143, provided the place of departure or the place of destination is located in the state of Berlin.
Trucks are not allowed to leave the designated motorways in the states where the holiday driving ban is in effect, unless the motorway is completely closed following an accident or owing to road works. In such cases, trucks are allowed to follow designated diversion routes. If no diversion is indicated, drivers should use the shortest route to the nearest motorway junction. A truck is also allowed to leave the motorway in case of a mechanical failure. It should then be towed to the nearest suitable place where it can be safely parked.
by The ban was supposed to begin in a few hours, but the Hungarians have once again postponed the start of the restrictions
It might not come as a surprise, as it’s becoming quite common, but just a few hours before the truck driving ban was set to begin, the Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport has decided to postpone it once again.
According to the statement, today’s ban (October 22), which was supposed to start at 10:00 PM, has been canceled. Tomorrow’s restrictions (October 23) have been postponed by 6 hours and will now take effect at 6:00 AM instead of midnight. The ban will last until 10:00 PM.
Restriction schedule:
❌ October 22 (Tuesday) – No restriction
❌ October 23 (Wednesday) – 06:00 to 22:00.
Another such situation might occur in a few days, when the Hungarian restrictions will span four days (October 31 and November 1, 2, and 3). We will keep you informed of any changes as they happen.
by The Reschen Pass closed from October 8 to December 20
The Reschen Pass, connecting South Tyrol in Italy with Tyrol in Austria, will be closed from October 8 to December 20. During this period, traffic will be diverted through Switzerland.
The pass, known as Reschenpass in German or Passo di Resia in Italian, lies at an altitude of 1,500 m and runs along the Inn Valley. A section of the route runs along the B180 in Austria and the SS40 in Italy. An alternative route goes through Switzerland, along E27, which can be accessed via the Austrian roads B184 and B185.
❗ Special time slots have been established for trucks with trailers and vehicles with a length over 6.5 m travelling between the Vinschgau Valley / Val Venosta in South Tyrol and Austria via Martina in Switzerland: from 03:30 to 05:30 and from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The slots can be used after obtaining permission from the Landeck district and the Grisons police.
Local transport of goods between Val Venosta and Austria via Switzerland is exempt from customs formalities. However, transport documents must be presented during inspections.
by German Unity Day on October 3 with HGV restrictions also in Austria and Luxembourg
Since German Unity Day is a nationwide public holiday, there is a driving ban for vehicles with a GVW over 7.5 tons, which is in effect along the entire road network from 00:00 to 10:00 PM.
⭕ Germany – the HGV driving ban will apply from 00:00 to 10:00 PM along the entire road network in all federal states. For a list of exceptions, click HERE.
In order to prevent traffic jams at the borders, Austria and Luxembourg have also introduced restrictions on HGV traffic on this day.
⭕ Austria – the HGV driving ban will be in effect on the A13 motorway towards Germany from 00:00 to 10:00 PM. For a list of exceptions, click HERE.
⭕ Luxembourg – the HGV driving ban will be in effect on all roads leading to Germany between 00:00 and 9:45 PM. For a list of exceptions, click HERE.
by The Mont Blanc Tunnel closed until December 16
The reason for the closure is the complete reconstruction of two portions of the tunnel vault, each with a length of 300 metres.
The Mont Blanc Tunnel, linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy will be closed for 15 consecutive weeks, from 5:00 PM on Monday, September 2, until 5:00 PM on Monday, December 16. During this time traffic will be diverted along the alternative routes shown below: mainly along the A43 motorway, which runs from France to northern Italy through the Fréjus Tunnel, and along the Swiss A2 motorway through the Gotthard Road Tunnel.
A map of diversion route during the closure:
by Hamburg: the Freihafen Elbe Bridge closed to HGV traffic
In order to reduce the load on the Freihafen Elbe Bridge, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has decided to introduce a weight limit. From 26 September, vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes will no longer be allowed to cross the bridge.
The measure has been undertaken because of the current condition of the bridge structure, which is nearly 100 years old.
Diversion routes for vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes run across the new Elbe Bridge, which can be reached via Veddeler Marktplatz and Zweibrückenstrasse.
by Hungary: a change in the weekend HGV driving ban
In response to a request from the Association of Hungarian Road Transporters (MKFE) regarding abnormally hot weather, the Ministry of Transport has partially suspended the HGV driving ban on national roads during the upcoming weekend (August 31 – September 1).
Normally, the HGV driving ban would apply from 3:00 PM on Saturday to 10:00 PM on Sunday, but motivated by the concern for drivers’ health, the Ministry of Transport has decided to introduce a derogation from the ban during the weekend night.
As a result, the ban will be in force:
• from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 31;
• from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday, September 1.