by Hungary: renovation of the M1
MKIF (Magyar Koncessziós Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Zrt.), the Hungarian company responsible for the country’s road infrastructure, has published a list of rest areas for lorry drivers along the section of the M1 motorway located in the counties of Fejér and Komárom-Esztergom.
The list, which includes information about average parking occupancy in each rest area, has been prepared to help lorry drivers choose the best place to park. In view of the upcoming construction works (expansion to three lanes), the use of the M1 motorway will become more problematic.
The expansion of the M1 motorway, scheduled to take place from May 2025 to August 2029, will involve intensive construction works that will significantly affect the daily lives of drivers and residents of the surrounding areas. According to the police, there are already serious problems with parking along the motorway, which is why lorry drivers are finding it difficult to plan a stop in the right place. In order to address this problem, the Komárom-Esztergom Regional Police Headquarters has reviewed all rest areas for buses and lorries located along this motorway section to collect information that can help drivers of transport companies choose the best place for a rest.
The police point out that the current parking lots along the motorway do not have enough spaces for lorries to park properly. As a result, they are often forced to park against the regulations, which creates an indirect risk of accidents. Hauliers are therefore asked to consider using lorry parking lots located near the motorway. The police will continue to enforce parking regulations and, if necessary, impose penalties on drivers who do not comply with them.
<h2<M1 – Fejér
➡️ The section of the M1 motorway in the county of Fejér stretches from km 29+670 to km 50+660. There are two junctions along this section:
– Bicske (39 km)
– Szárliget (48 km)
Both of them connect with national road no. 1. At km 43 there is a parking lot called Óbarok, from which drivers can enter road 8101 and parallel lanes.
Rest areas and parking lots on the Fejér section
➡️P 43 km: Óbarok – Autohof Kaminonterminál
Capacity: 100 lorries (max. 120)
First 2 hours: free
Cost of parking for 24 hours: 14 euros
Average occupancy: approx. 40%
➡️National road no. 1 (33+775 km, next to the Spar logistics centre) – Steiner Autohof Kft
Capacity: 100 lorries (max. 120)
First 2 hours: free
Cost of parking for 24 hours: 10 euros
Average occupancy: approx. 70%
➡️Other parking options
On the national road no. 1 (27+300 km, 29+912 km, 37+600 km)
Tesco and Lidl parking lots in Bicske – can be used but consitute private roads that have been made available to the public
M1 – Komárom-Esztergom
➡️The section of the M1 motorway in the Komárom-Esztergom district stretches from km 50+649 to km 100+290 and includes:
– 5 road junctions
– 12 rest areas
◾Rest areas and parking lots (right side)
➡️ 54 km: Harkályos – 21 cars / 0 lorries – average occupancy: 60%
➡️ 57 km: Turul – 28 cars / 7 lorries / 1 bus – average occupancy: 80%
➡️ 65 km: Remeteségi – 33 cars / 4 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 72 km: Grébics – 19 cars / 7 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 83 km: Igmánd – 19 cars / 5 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️94 km: Concó – 40 cars / 10 lorries – average occupancy: 90%
◾ Rest areas and parking lots (left side)
➡️ 54 km: Harkályos – 21 cars / 0 lorries – average occupancy: 80%
➡️ 57 km: Turul – 24 cars / 7 lorries / 1 bus – average occupancy: 80%
➡️ 65 km: Remeteségi – 37 cars / 7 lorries / 1 bus – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 72 km: Grébics – 19 cars / 5 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 83 km: Igmánd – 19 cars / 5 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 94 km: Concó – 74 cars / 20 lorries / 2 buses – average occupancy: 100%
Alternative parking lots near the motorway
➡️ National road no. 13 (2+800 km, at the Orlen station)
Capacity: 150 cars / 50 lorries / 50 buses
average occupancy: 30%
➡️ Truck Parking Tata
Capacity: 200 lorries
average occupancy: 50%
➡️Ring Road in Tata
Capacity: 50 lorries
average occupancy: 50%
➡️Ipari Park in Tatabánya
Capacity: 50 cars / 30 lorries
average occupancy: 50%
➡️Bábolna, Ács (8151 km, at the road junction)
average occupancy: 90%
by Disaster on Norway’s E6: Detour Extends Route by Over 300 km
A major rockslide has completely blocked both directions of the E6 highway in Rosten (Gudbrandsdalen region), one of Norway’s most vital transport arteries. The incident has brought transit traffic to a standstill, forcing carriers to take lengthy detours, leading to increased costs and operational challenges.
The landslide occurred overnight between March 30 and 31. A massive rockfall, plummeting from a height of approximately 50 meters, swept down boulders, trees, and soil, completely obstructing the roadway. The E6 serves as a key north-south transport corridor, connecting the regions of Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal, and Oslo with southern Norway and Sweden. Geologists from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) are currently assessing the site, but there is no clear timeline for reopening the road. Officials warn that clearing the debris and securing the slope could take considerable time.
The Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) responded immediately to the crisis. NLF regional director Guttorm Tysnes has urged authorities to temporarily allow modular truck combinations on county roads 27 (via Venabygdsfjellet) and 29 (Folldal–Hjerkinn). He emphasizes that these routes are already accessible to heavy vehicle combinations up to 24 meters in length and 60 tons in weight, which would enable standard modular transport units (TSL) to pass.
For carriers who regularly rely on the E136, the detour through Østerdalen adds as much as 340 kilometers to their round-trip journey. This makes it significantly more difficult to comply with drivers’ working hours and results in substantial additional costs says Tysnes.
Østerdalen Detour – The Only Alternative
Norwegian road authorities have identified national road 3 (Rv. 3) in Østerdalen as the only viable detour:
➡️ From the south: E6 Kolomoen – Rv. 3 Elverum – Rv. 3 Østerdalen – E6 Ulsberg
➡️ From the north: E6 Ulsberg – Rv. 3 Østerdalen – E6 Kolomoen
➡️ From the west: E6 Dombås – E6 Ulsberg – Rv. 3 Elverum – E6 Kolomoen
Drivers and transport operators are urged to plan their routes ahead of time and stay updated with announcements from Norwegian road authorities.
by A complete closure of the bridge on the border between Romania and Bulgaria
The road-rail bridge over the Danube connecting Giurgiu (Romania) and Ruse (Bulgaria) will be closed on March 27, starting from 9:00 AM. During the closure is required to enable concreting spaces between new road panels.
The bridge will be reopened to car traffic the same day at 12:00, but drivers of HGVs will have to wait until 9:00 AM on March 28. All drivers are advised to plan their route in advance to avoid traffic jams and long waits near the bridge.
by A nighttime closure of the A12 in both directions – a diversion via Innsbruck
As part of a major renovation of the A12 motorway in the Inn Valley, the bridge over the motorway between Hall-West and Innsbruck-East will be demolished on Saturday, March 22.
As a result, the A12 motorway will be closed in both directions from 8:00 p.m. to around 6:00 a.m. Traffic will be diverted through the city of Innsbruck.
The demolition work has been deliberately scheduled to take place during the weekend night so as to benefit from low traffic intensity, and will be carried out with the help of enough resources to ensure it can be completed overnight. The bridge over the motorway near Ampass/Peerhöfe will be rebuilt by the end of the year.
by Germany: Traffic restrictions on the Norderelbe Bridge on the A1
As part of the expansion of the A1, work has begun on the new Norderelbe Bridge, which is to connect Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg with Rothenburgsort. Its construction is scheduled to be completed in 2029-2030, but in the meantime it is necessary to ensure the safety and stability of the existing bridge. For this reason, the Norderelbe Bridge will be completely closed for several days from 14 March.
Traffic restrictions on the Norderelbe Bridge
To relieve the most important elements of the bridge, including the supports and lanes, traffic organization will be changes as follows:
➡️ Existing road markings will be moved to the left in order to relieve the outermost lane, the service path and the barriers;
➡️ a 60 km/h speed limit, especially for trucks, will be imposed in order to protect the bridge structure;
➡️ an overtaking ban for trucks and an obligation to maintain a distance of 50 meters between vehicles, even in the event of traffic jams.
➡️ speed and distance will be constantly monitored.
Despite these restrictions, vehicles transporting abnormal loads can still pass across the bridge provided such journeys have been previously registrated and approved.
Changes in traffic organization on the A1 in Hamburg
Additional measures have been introduced to ensure the smooth flow of HGV traffic, including:
➡️ an overtaking ban on the A1 will be extended from the HH-Harburg junction (38) to the HH-Moorfleet junction (34) beyond the Norderelbe bridge,
➡️ The road connecting A255 RiFa Süd with the A1 RiFa Lübeck at the Norderelbe triangle will be closed to vehicles with a GVW over 7.5 tonnes which will be diverted via the HH-Harburg junction (38).
The bridge will be completely closed in both directions over the weekend:
➡️ from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17,
Diversions:
➡️ Southbound traffic: from the HH-Billstedt junction (33) via the B5, B75 and A255 to the A1 (diversion U26).
➡️ northbound traffic: from the Norderelbe junction (36) via the A255, B75 and B5 to the HH-Billstedt junction (33) (diversion U85).
➡️ Diversions for drivers heading towards the B75: via the A255, B75 and B5 to the HH-Billstedt junction (33).
➡️ For drivers heading for Bremen: Exit at the HH-Südost junction (1), towards Lübeck and then diversion via the HH-Billstedt junction (33).
Further work and closures in 2025
More closures and maintenance works are planned on the Norderelbe bridge in the future, including:
➡️ 25-28 April: closure of RiFa-Nord to replace temporary structures.
➡️ 9-12 May: asphalt renovation on the Norderelbe Bridge.
➡️ 23-26 May: closure of RiFa Süd, replacement of temporary structures.
The progress of work on the Norderelbe Bridge largely depends on the weather. If the work cannot be completed in March, an alternative weekend will be scheduled. In this case, the work will be carried out from 10 p.m. on April 11 to 5 a.m. on April 14.
by Belgium: disruptions in the Liefkenshoek and Bevrijdings tunnels
Drivers travelling through Belgium must be ready for disruptions in the Liefkenshoek and Bevrijdings (A12) tunnels in Wilrijk, which are connected with maintenance and repair work.
⏺️ Liefkenshoek
Maintenance work is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21.
➡ On March 20, the tunnel will be closed in the direction of Ghent/Beveren, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
➡ On March 21, the tunnel will be closed in the direction of the Netherlands/Stabroek, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Diversion routes
Signed diversion routes will be available during the closures.
⏺️ Bevrijdings
The resurfacing of the Bevrijdings tunnel (A12) in Wilrijk will start on Monday, 24 March and will last for four nights.
➡ the road in the direction of Brussels will be closed on the night from March 24 to 25 and from March 25 to 26, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
➡ the road in the direction of Antwerp: on the night from March 26 to 27 and from March 27 to 28, also from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Traffic will be diverted via Antwerpen-Zuid – Vogelzanglaan – Jan van Rijswijcklaan/Boomsesteenweg (N177).
During the closure of the tunnel road in the direction of Brussels, no diversion will be possible via Craeybeckx Tunnel owing to extensive maintenance work, which has been carried out in the tunnel since the beginning of the year, which also takes place between 9pm and 5am.
by Spain: Night-time closures of the A-1
The expansion of access roads connecting the AP-1 motorway with the A-1 motorway, work is underway at the Armiñón junction on the fork between the A-1 carriageway in the Irún-Madrid direction and the branch connecting to the AP-1.
As a result, the A-1 motorway will be completely closed in the Irún-Madrid direction, between exit 334 (Puebla de Arganzón junction) and exit 328 (Armizón junction) during the following times:
• From 10:30 PM on Wednesday, February 19, to 5:30 AM on Thursday, February 20,
• From 10:30 PM on Thursday, February 20, to 5:30 AM on Friday, February 21,
• From 10:30 PM on Wednesday, February 26, to 5:30 AM on Thursday, February 27,
• From 10:30 PM on Thursday, February 27, to 5:30 AM on Friday, February 28.
Diversion routes
A signed diversion will be provided, via exit 334 of the A-1 motorway to the CL-127 regional road, towards Puebla de Arganzón. This road can be used to access the N-1 nroad towards Madrid, up to the Armiñón junction at exit 328 of the A-1 motorway. Through the junction at exit 328, drivers can access both the A-1/N-124 motorway towards Miranda de Ebro/Logroño and the AP-1 towards Burgos.
by From midnight, a strike in Calais and a complete halt of operations at the port.
Trade unions at the French port of Calais have announced a “dead port” day for Thursday, 27 February. The protest, organized by the CGT union, is set to completely paralyze both freight and passenger traffic between 00:00 and 18:00. The strike is a response to the lack of agreement with the government regarding pension reform for port workers.
According to French media, during the protest, no vessels carrying passengers, private vehicles, buses, or goods will operate. For drivers, this means significant disruptions and the need to seek alternative routes. Union representatives emphasize that their goal is not to paralyze transportation but to fight for better working conditions for port workers, who perform physically demanding work every day.
The CGT is advocating for extending the early retirement option from four to five years before the statutory retirement age. Another demand is the recognition of asbestos exposure as grounds for early retirement. The Calais port employs 550 people, and indications suggest that the situation will not be resolved quickly.
If the government does not engage in negotiations, the unions plan further protests in March, including overtime work stoppages and four-hour work breaks on 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 24, 26, and 28 March. Particularly disruptive could be the planned 72-hour strike on 18, 19, and 20 March, which will include a complete halt of port operations on 18 March.
Réforme des retraites : la CGT ports et docks annonce une intense série de grèves en mars.
Parfait elle aura réssi à tuer nos ports en 40 ans.Source : Le marin
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by Drivers work schedule – which one really pays off? The answer is not obvious
Every professional driver knows that the work schedule is a key aspect of everyday functioning. In addition to having an impact on the earnings, it also affects the driver’s health, family life and overall work satisfaction. Drivers’ preferences vary opinions, which is why we decided to ask them: which work schedule is the best? The results of our survey involving 273 respondents show that the answer is not straightforward.
The survey included questions concerning:
1. Preferred work schedule
2. Factors that determining the choice of a particular work schedule
3. The pros and cons of different work schedules.
The most popular work schedules
The 2/2 schedule turned out to be the most popular schedule and was chosen by as many as 108 respondents. The next most popular option is 2/1 (60 respondents), followed by 3/1 (13 respondents), 4/2 (12 respondents) and 3/2 (11 respondents).
Other schedule options included 4/1, 6/2, 8/2 and 4/2.
The survey indicates that most drivers prefer three work schedules:
✅ 2/2 schedule (2 weeks of work, 2 weeks off) – chosen by 108 respondents
While it was the most popular schedule system, it is not free from disadvantages, but more on that in a moment. The 2/2 schedule is particularly favoured by drivers with families who value the possibility of returning home regularly. It provides an ideal balance between work and private life. During two weeks off, drivers can fully regenerate, take care of their health, spend time with their loved ones and take their time (!) catching up with things that had accumulated while they were aways. In addition, this schedule reduces the risk of burnout, which is crucial from the perspective of road safety.
However, this schedule has its drawbacks. The main one are lower earnings: shorter working hours per month mean lower pay compared to other work schedules. Additionally, not every company offers this option, and if they do, it is often only available on selected routes. After a two-week break, some drivers may have difficulty returning to their work routine, which can be frustrating.
✅ The 2/1 schedule (2 weeks of work, 1 week off): selected by 13 respondents
The 2/1 schedule is a solution that is considered to a perfect tradeoff between earnings and time spent with the family. Compared to the 2/2 schedule, it tends to be associated with higher earnings, as more days of work per month result in higher wages. Despite shorter breaks, drivers appreciate more frequent returns home. A constant work rhythm has its advantages – a week of rest is usually sufficient to regenerate. But sometimes, after two weeks of intensive driving, one (sometimes incomplete) week off may not be enough to recharge the batteries. Drivers note that in practice this system can be demanding on family life.
✅ The 3/1 schedule (3 weeks on, 1 week off): selected by 12 respondents
This main advantage of this schedule are higher earnings: the more time spent on the road, the higher the pay, which is the most important point in favour of this solution for many drivers. Some prefer longer trips because they are less stressed about returning quickly and planning their rest. But this also comes at a price – for drivers with families, long separations can be difficult, and a week off after three weeks of work is often not enough to fully regenerate. Also, many drivers are aware of the risk of burnout.
Drivers comments
To illustrate these general results, we provide the most frequently repeated opinions, as well as those reported by individual drivers, as well as important issues related to structural problems in the transport industry.
Most frequently repeated answers:
◾ ”More often at home for longer” – many drivers emphasized that regular and longer stays at home enable them to rest and spend time with their families.
◾ ”The right work-life balance” – drivers pointed out that particular schedules (e.g. 2/1) give them a chance to rest and function normally off the road.
◾ ”Less fatigue”
◾ ”Better quality of life”
Answers that appeared only once:
◾ ”Driving only at night – fewer traffic jams and less stress on the route”
◾ ”Only short routes because I don’t want to sleep in the cabin”
◾ ”I don’t have a family, so I prefer longer routes and higher earnings”
◾ ”The longer I’m on the road, the better, because I don’t like sitting at home”
◾ ”Flexible hours, no rigid schedule”
Drivers problems
◾ Lack of suitable parking spaces: the lack of safe and well-equipped parking lots is a big problem, especially for drivers on international routes.
◾ Pressure to break the rules: despite increasingly stringent regulations, drivers still feel the pressure to exceed working time standards.
◾ The impact of work on private life: long trips and an irregular lifestyle often lead to family problems and even divorce.
So which schedule is the best?
There is no ideal work schedule – it all depends on your priorities. The 2/2 schedule is preferred for its optimum work-life balance – drivers emphasize that the even split between time spent at work and free time results in better professional efficiency and stronger family ties. The 2/1 schedule, while offering less time to regenerate, is associated with higher wages, which makes it an attractive choice for those who want to earn more without sacrificing their leisure time too much. For many drivers, however, the most valuable and desirable solution is the possibility of returning home every day, which guarantees stability.
As already noted, each of the most popular schedules has its drawbacks. Less balanced schedules, such as 3/1 or 4/1, despite higher wages, mean long-term separation from the damily, fatigue and mental strain. The possibility of daily returns, while ensuring stability, is associated with lower wages compared to what drivers can earn on international routes. Additionally, some drivers indicate that the 2/2 schedule – despite its undeniable advantages – may be less attractive financially compared to the 2/1 model.
The survey clearly shows that drivers are no longer satisfied only with high wages and that mental comfort and time to rest are also important. Employers who understand this can better tailor their work conditions to their needs. The results of the study provide valuable inisghts for transport companies and for drivers, who want to choose the schedule that best works for them.
More job offers than applicants – the job market in 2024
In 2024, the job market for drivers was full of opportunities, but also challenges. Our website section dedicated to employment opportunities job etransport.pl , featured 3,026 ads from drivers looking for work, while employers posted as many as 7,380 offers for drivers. In other words, the demand for drivers continued to exceeds the number of available applicants. In addition, we posted 8,609 ads for positions of dispatchers, freight forwarders or carriers, which shows that the transport industry is developing in various directions. 292 of all offers were sponsored ads (ads for drivers and offers of cooperation for carriers).
All these numbers reflect an continuing demand for drivers and the dynamically changing market that tries to respond to various needs. A flexible approach to organizing working time not only improves drivers’ quality of life, but can also bring benefits to transport companies by helping them maintain the loyalty and satisfaction of their employees.
by Catalonia introduces restrictions for trucks with mega and duo-trailers
Information about the restrictions were published in the Official Journal of Catalonia. The ordinance introduces restrictions for trucks with mega and duo-trailer vehicles and lifts permanent restrictions on all roads with difficulties in traffic management, with the exception of the C-153 in Olot. The list of vehicles exempt from the restrictions has also been extended.
On certain days, such as Easter, restrictions apply to more roads. Restrictions have been planned on the AP-7 motorway, e.g. during the weekend of 30 May to 1 June due to the organisation of a motorcycle race in Montmeló; on the feast of St. John during the “long weekend” of 24 June and on Monday, 8 December.
Driving ban for vehicle combinations with mega and double trailers
The movement of vehicle combinations with mega and double trailers is generally prohibited on public holidays, weekends, Friday afternoons and evenings preceding public holidays. On Friday afternoons and the day before public holidays, the ban applies from 3:00 PM to midnight. Vvehicles authorised to drive with two trailers will always have to use the right-hand lane and will not be allowed to overtake.
During the summer period (from 16 June to 11 September), on Sundays and public holidays, vehicle combinations with mega and double trailers are not allowed to drive on the regular sections of the access roads to the Costa Brava: C-253, C-35, C-63, GI-681 and GI-682, although this year other trucks are allowed to use these roads.
Restrictions and the obligation to use the right-hand lane on the AP-7, A-2 and on roads with an additional lane:
– Where restrictions apply as specified in the conditions below, trucks and buses with a GVW of 7,500 kilograms or more must not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
– Vehicles authorised to drive with two semi-trailers will always have to use the right-hand lane and will not be allowed to overtake.
– Every Friday and Sunday afternoon (from 5:00 PM to 10pm) and Saturday morning (from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM), trucks and buses with a GVW of 7,500 kilograms or more must use the right-hand lane of the AP-7 motorway between Sant Celoni (km 111) and Vilafranca del Penedès (km 200), in both directions of travel.
– The above restriction applies on the following dates:
• Holy Week: Maundy Thursday 17.04, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Good Friday 18.04, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Easter Monday 21.04, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Thursday, May 1, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• Friday before Pentecost, June 6, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM;
• Monday, June 9, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• St. John’s Day, Monday, June 23, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• Tuesday, June 24, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• National Day of Catalonia, Thursday, November 9, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, 5.12, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• Sunday, 7.12, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
• Monday, 08.12, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
– Every Sunday from 5.01 to 13.04 and from 7.12 to 28.12 in the afternoon (from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM), heavy goods vehicles and buses with a GVW of 7,500 kilograms or more must use the right lane of the A-2 motorway between Igualada (km 550) and Martorell (km 586), in the direction of Barcelona.
– The roads where an additional lane has been created in the opposite direction, can only be used by light vehicles and motorcycles, which means that other vehicles, including cars with trailers, are not allowed to drive there. On both roads, outside the additional lane, heavy goods vehicles and buses with a GVW of 7,500 kilograms or more must not drive faster than 80 km/h and are not allowed to overtake in any direction, while light vehicles and motorcycles must not drive faster than 100 km/h.
Reduction in the number of roads with permanent restrictions and management difficulties
The following roads have been removed from the list of roads with permanent restrictions, which apply to heavy goods vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a GVW over 7.5 tonnes, vehicles subject to special transport regimes and special vehicles:
• Road C-35 (between Maçanet de la Selva and Massanes)
• Road C-152 (between La Vall d’en Bas and Olot); C-26 (between Ripoll and Cercs)
• C-37 road (between El Pla de Santa Maria and Santa Margarida de Montbui).
The permanent restriction applies only on the C-153 road, from km 60.9 to km 61.9 in Olot.
Permanent restrictions are retained on the following roads (due to heavy goods traffic):
– N-II km 773.5 in La Jonquera to km 709.0 in Fornells.
– N-240 km. 87.4 in Lleida to km. 36.5 in Montblanc.
– N-340 km. 1058.4 in Alcanar to km. 1122.0 in L’Hospitalet de l’Infant.
– N-340 km. 1176.4 in Altafulla to km. 1209.5 in Vilafranca del Penedès.
New exemptions
New exemptions from driving restrictions have been introduced that apply to vehicles or vehicle combinations used for transporting the following products: eggs; dishes that must be kept warm; flowers, cut and potted plants; honey; dressed carcasses; fermenting or hygroscopic products; medicines or medical devices, which must be refrigerated or kept at a specific temperature. In addition, with regard to the transport of animal feed and raw materials for its production, in 2025 the exemption also applies to vehicles supplying feed factories.