In Poland and other EU countries, bans on the movement of trucks are in place on public holidays, as well as on Fridays and weekends during the summer period. This information is reported by truck.pl and the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure.
Restrictions in Poland
The restrictions apply to vehicles weighing over 12 tons and are in effect during the following hours:
- Friday: 18:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 8:00 – 14:00
- Sunday: 8:00 – 22:00
- August 14 and 15 (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary): 18:00 – 22:00 (August 14) and 8:00 – 22:00 (August 15)
Exceptions
The bans do not apply to vehicles involved in rescue operations, the transport of medicines, perishable goods, live animals, and those ensuring a continuous production cycle. Additionally, the restrictions do not apply to transport returning from abroad or entering Poland during the ban period within 50 km of the border.
Other EU Countries
- Germany: Ban on trucks over 7.5 tons every Sunday from 00:00 to 22:00, and in July and August also every Saturday from 07:00 to 22:00.
- France: Ban on trucks over 7.5 tons every Saturday from 07:00 to 19:00, every Sunday from 00:00 to 22:00, and from 22:00 on the eve of holidays until 22:00 on holidays.
- Czech Republic: Ban on trucks over 7.5 tons in July and August every Saturday from 07:00 to 13:00, every Friday from 07:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00, and every Sunday from 13:00 to 22:00.
- Slovakia: Ban on trucks on Saturdays from 07:00 to 19:00 and every Sunday and public holiday from 00:00 to 22:00.
- Austria: Ban on trucks on the A13 motorway through the Brenner Pass every Saturday from 07:00 to 15:00, as well as every Sunday and public holiday from 00:00 to 22:00.
- Italy: Ban on trucks over 7.5 tons every Sunday from 07:00 to 22:00, and in July and August also every Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00. The ban is in effect on August 15 from 07:00 to 22:00.
Conclusion
Truck movement bans on public holidays and weekends in EU countries have a significant impact on logistics and transportation planning. Transport companies must take these restrictions into account to effectively plan routes and ensure timely delivery of goods.