The driving bans do not apply to all vehicles in the same way.
Each country introduces exceptions for special circumstances and particular needs of the transport industry.
Exceptions to HGV driving bans in Europe are an important way of ensuring the smooth flow of road traffic and the effective operation of various sectors of the economy. These exceptions can apply in various situations and are subject to specific conditions and regulations.
AUSTRIA
CROATIA
CZECH REPUBLIC
FRANCE
GREECE
LIECHTENSTEIN
LUXEMBOURG
GERMANY
POLAND
ROMANIA
SLOVAKIA
SLOVENIA
HUNGARY
ITALY
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