by Österreich: Winterfahrverbotskalender 2024
Wie bereits in den Vorjahren hat Österreich auch im 2024 auf der A 12 Inntalautobahn und der A 13 Brennerautobahn zusätzliche winterliche (samstags) Fahrverbote für Lkw mit einem zulässigen Gesamtgewicht von mehr als 7,5 t eingeführt.
Das Verbot gilt an allen Samstage vom 13. Januar bis 9. März, in der Zeit von 7:00 bis 15:00 Uhr:
➡️ 13., 20., 27. Januar
➡️3., 10., 17., 24. Februar
➡️ 2., 9. März
Das Verbot gilt wenn das Ziel der Fahrt in Italien oder in einem Land, das über Italien erreicht werden soll, oder in Deutschland oder in einem Land, das über Deutschland erreicht werden soll, liegt.
Ausgenommen von dem in § 1 genannten Fahrverbot sind:
1. Fahrten, die ausschließlich der Beförderung von Schlacht- oder Stechvieh, von Postsendungen sowie periodischen Druckwerken, der Getränkeversorgung in Ausflugsgebieten, der unaufschiebbaren Belieferung von Tankstellen, gastronomischen Betrieben und Veranstaltungen oder Reparaturen an Kühlanlagen, dem Abschleppdienst, der Pannenhilfe, dem Einsatz in Katastrophenfällen, der medizinischen Versorgung, dem Einsatz von Fahrzeugen des Straßenerhalters oder von Fahrzeugen in seinem Auftrag zur Aufrechterhaltung des Straßenverkehrs, dem Straßen- oder Bahnbau, dem Einsatz von Fahrzeugen des öffentlichen Sicherheitsdienstes, der Feuerwehr, der Müllabfuhr, der Entsorgung von Abfällen, dem Betrieb von Kläranlagen oder dem Einsatz von Fahrzeugen eines Linienverkehrsunternehmers zur Aufrechterhaltung des regelmäßigen Linienverkehrs dienen, sowie Fahrten mit Fahrzeugen nach Schaustellerart (§ 2 Abs. 1 Z 42 KFG 1967), Fahrten mit Fahrzeugen der Berufsgruppe der Beleuchter und Beschaller zum und vom Ort der Auftragserfüllung, Fahrten gemäß § 42 Abs. 3a StVO, unaufschiebbare Fahrten mit Lastkraftwagen, Sattelkraftfahrzeugen oder Lastkraftwagen mit Anhängern des Bundesheeres oder ausländischer Truppen, die sich auf Grund des Truppenaufenthaltsgesetzes, BGBl. I Nr. 57/2001, in Österreich aufhalten oder Fahrten von Hilfstransporten anerkannter Organisationen;
2. Fahrten, die ausschließlich der Beförderung von Gütern von oder zu Flughäfen (§ 64 Luftfahrtgesetz) oder Militärflugplätzen, die gemäß § 62 Abs. 3 des Luftfahrtgesetzes für Zwecke der Zivilluftfahrt benützt werden;
3. Fahrten im kombinierten Güterverkehr Schiene-Straße vom Versender bis zum nächstgelegenen technisch geeigneten Verladebahnhof oder vom nächstgelegenen technisch geeigneten Entladebahnhof bis zum Empfänger und zurück zum nächsten Verladebahnhof, sofern ein vollständig ausgefülltes Dokument mitgeführt wird, aus dem hervorgeht, dass das Fahrzeug oder dessen Aufbauten (Wechselbehälter, Container) mit der Eisenbahn befördert werden oder bereits befördert wurden; dies gilt im kombinierten Güterverkehr Wasser-Straße sinngemäß.
by Germany prolongs border checks until at least December 15
Nancy Faeser, German Minister of the Interior, has prolonged checks along the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland until December 15.
The federal police can now continue to use the entire package of stationary and mobile border police measures flexibly, depending on the current situation. The ministry’s spokesman ha sconfirmed that the border checks are an effective and necessary means of preventing illegal immigration. Since October, 3,300 illegal entries have been detected along the Polish-German border.
Bundesinnenministerin @NancyFaeser verlängert die #Grenzkontrollen zu Polen, Tschechien & der Schweiz bis zum 15. Dezember. Die Bundespolizei kann nun weiterhin flexibel, je nach aktueller Lage das gesamte Bündel an stationären & mobilen grenzpolizeilichen Maßnahmen einsetzen.
by How to ask a question about driving bans to get an answer?
We are happy to answer every question, but we are not always able to guess what exactly you are asking about.
Of course, we always try to follow up with specific questions, but this considerably prolongs the response time.
So how should questions be formulated?
⏺️ First of all, indicate which country you are asking about and what the problem is.
⏺️ We are often not sure if someone is asking a question or informing us about something. The lack of a question mark at the end of a sentence makes a big difference.
⏺️ Before you ask a question, check information about a given country – you may find the answer faster than we are able to reply.
by Poland once again prolongs controls along the border with Slovakia
Poland’s Minister of the Interior and Administration has decided to prolong checks along the border with Slovakia from December 4 to January 2, 2024.
Border checks will only be continued in the case of travellers entering Poland, who will be able to cross the border at designated places. In response to requests made by residents of the region along the border, traffic restrictions have been implemented at some border crossings. The measure has been introduced to prevent illegal migration from the Balkan route. Travelers are advised to carry travel documents – an ID card or passport.
Until January 2, 2024, the Polish-Slovak border can be crossed at the following points:
17 road border crossings:
• Radoszyce
• Periwinkle
• Muszynka
• Piwniczna-Zdrój – Mnišek nad Popradom
• Jurgów
• Chyżne
• Korbielów
• Zwardoń – Skalité Platforma
• Leluchów – only for citizens of the EU, the EFTA, and their spouses and children
• Konieczna – cannot be used by buses and minibuses, only for citizens of the EU, the EFTA, and their spouses and children
• Niedzica – same as above
• Łysa Polana – same as above
• Chochołów – same as above
• Winiarczykówka – same as above
• Ujsoły – same as above
• Bór – same as above
• Jaworzynka – Čierne –Skalité – same as above.
3 railway border crossings:
• Slate – Palota
• Muszyna – Plaveč
• Zwardoń–Skalité
2 pedestrian border crossings:
• Ożenna – only for citizens of the EU, the EFTA, and their spouses and children.
• Zwardoń – Mýto.
by Supposedly open borders, but increasingly more border controls
Some European countries have recently reintroduced border controls to combat the growing number of illegal immigrants. This has made life difficult for HGV drivers, who now have to spend more time waiting in queues at the borders. The situation is aggravated by blockades of the border with Ukraine, organized by Polish hauliers.
The following countries have decided to reintroduce border controls:
❌Austria
The land border between Slovenia and Hungary can only be crossed until May 11, 2024. In addition, controls will be carried out at the borders with the Czech Republic until December 6 and with Slovakia until December 2.
❌Germany
In order to increase combat human smuggling and curb illegal migration, temporary border controls have been introduced at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. The controls are scheduled to last until December 5 but can be prolonged if necessary.
❌Poland
Controls have been introduced at the border with Slovakia to prevent illegal migration from the Balkan route. They are scheduled to continue until December 3. Travelers must remember to carry travel documents (identity card or passport). The Polish-Slovak border can be crossed at 17 road crossings:
• Radoszyce
• Evergreen
• Muszynka
• Piwniczna-Zdrój – Mnišek nad Popradom
• Jurgow
• Chyżne
• Korbielow
• Zwardoń – Skalité Platforma
• Leluchów – only for EU and EFTA citizens, as well as their spouses and children
• Konieczna – only for EU and EFTA citizens, as well as their spouses and children
• Niedzica – same as above
• Łysa Polana – same as above
• Chochołów – same as above
• Winiarczykówka – same as above
• Ujsoły – same as above
• Bór – same as above
• Jaworzynka – Čierne – Skalité – same as above
Closed border crossings
❌Finland
To combat illegal immigration from Russia, the Finnish government has decided to temporarily close all crossing points along the land border with Russia until December 13.
Blockades of border crossings with Ukraine
❌Poland
The protest organized by Polish hauliers at the Polish-Ukrainian border in Hrebenne, Korczowa, Dorohusk and Medyka has had a significant impact on the situation of HGV drivers. Only cars, buses, transports of live animals, as well as humanitarian and military relief supplies are allowed through.
❌Slovakia
A protest organized by the Association of Slovak Transport Companies, may cause traffic jams at the Slovak-Ukrainian border in Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhgorod. Slovakia has not officially informed about the blockade of the border crossing or whether its hauliers have joined the protest of Polish transport companies. However, HGV drivers should be prepared for such a possibility.
by Closures of the Heinenoord tunnel in the Netherlands
In December the Heinenoord tunnel on the A29 will be closed for 2 weekends and 2 nights. The renovation work will be continued next year.
Closures of the tunnel in the direction of Bergen op Zoom
• from 10:00 PM on Friday, December 1, until 05:00 AM on Monday, December 4;
• from 00:00 to to 05:00 AM on Thursday, December 7;
Diversion routes for traffic towards Bergen op Zoom (north to south)
• transit traffic will be diverted via A15, A16 and A17.
Closures of the tunnel in the direction of Rotterdam
• from 10:00 PM on Thursday, December 7, to 05:00 AM on Friday, December 8;
• from 10:00 PM on Friday, December 15, until 05:00 AM on Monday, December 18;
Diversion routes for traffic towards Rotterdam (from south to north)
• transit traffic will be diverted via A17, A16 and A15
During the closure of the Heinenoord tunnel, the Kil tunnel in the same direction can be used free of charge.
Diversion routes during the December closures of the Heinenoord tunnel ⬇
by Wie stelle ich eine Frage zu Fahrverboten, um eine zufriedenstellende Antwort zu erhalten?
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Selbstverständlich versuchen wir bei konkreten Fragen immer nachzufassen, allerdings verlängert sich dadurch die Antwortzeit erheblich.
Wie sollten also Fragen formuliert werden?
⏺️ Geben Sie zunächst an, um welches Land es sich handelt und was das Problem ist.
⏺️ Wir sind uns oft nicht sicher, ob jemand eine Frage stellt oder uns etwas mitteilt. Das Fehlen eines Fragezeichens am Ende eines Satzes macht einen großen Unterschied.
⏺️ Bevor Sie eine Frage stellen, prüfen Sie die Informationen zu einem bestimmten Land – möglicherweise finden Sie die Antwort schneller, als wir antworten können.
by Austria prolongs controls at the border with Czechia
By virtue of a regulation issued by the Austrian Minister of the Interior, checks at the Austrian-Czech border will continue until December 6, 2023.
The amending regulation regarding the temporary reintroduction of border controls at the internal borders with the Czech Republic was published in the Federal Journal of Laws on November 15.
Delays at the Polish-Ukrainian border due to border controls and the strike of Polish hauliers
In order to combat people smuggling and limit illegal migration, Poland and Germany have been controlling trans-border traffic with some countries, which result in delays for those wishing to cross the border. The situation at the Polish-Ukrainian border is made worse by the strike of Polish hauliers, who have been blocking the crossing points at Dorohusk, Korczowa and Hrebenne since November 6. Only passenger cars, buses, and lorries transporting live animals, humanitarian and military aid are allowed to pass through. Polish hauliers are protesting against unfair competition from Ukrainian transport companies after the liberalization of international transport between Ukraine and the EU countries. From next Monday, November 20, a blockade will also be held at the border crossing in Medyka.
by In a bid to curb illegal migration, Finland closes 4 crossing points on the border with Russia
From November 18, the border crossings of Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa, Imatra and Niirala will be closed.
The measure is intended to stop the flow of Middle Eastern and African migrants into Finland. The government is ready to take even more radical measures if necessary. The border crossings will remain closed until February 18, 2024.
1/4 Hallitus on päättänyt sulkea rajan Kaakkois-Suomessa. Vaalimaan, Nuijamaan, Imatran ja Niiralan rajanylityspaikat suljetaan 18.11.2023. Asiasta päätettiin torstaina valtioneuvoston istunnossa. Päätös on voimassa 18.2.2024 asti. https://t.co/SLijpPPxZ6
by Weekend closure of the A7 and the Elbe tunnel in Hamburg
The A7 will have to be completely closed for 55 hours from the 17th to the 20th of November to enable construction works.
⏺️ The section of the A7 between the Heimfeld and Volkspark junctions will be completely closed in both directions from 10 PM on Friday (November 17) until 5 AM on Monday (November 20).
⏺️ With the exception of the Waltershof junction, all other junctions (Volkspark, Bahrenfeld, Othmarschen, Heimfeld) will be closed from 9:00 PM The Waltershof junction will be open until 9:45 PM
⏺️ In addition, from 9:00 PM, it will no longer be possible to enter the southbound A7 at the Stellingen junction.