Truck Driving Bans in Poland and Europe in June 2026
June is a month dispatchers and HGV drivers must treat with full planning seriousness. Three major holidays (Corpus Christi on 4 June, Anti-Fascist Struggle Day in Croatia on 22 June, Statehood Day in Slovenia on 25 June) overlap with the start of summer seasons in several countries. Several states activate extended summer holiday bans right at the end of the month. Below you will find a breakdown for every European country, with full enumeration of hours, tonnage, and exceptions.
Ban map: quick overview of countries with restrictions in June 2026
| Country | Tonnage | Bans in June 2026 | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | >7.5 t (trailers >3.5 t) | 4 Jun 00:00-22:00; night 22:00-05:00 | food, live animals, combined transport |
| Germany | >7.5 t | 4 Jun (6 states) 00:00-22:00; Sundays 00:00-22:00 | food, live animals |
| Poland | >12 t | 4 Jun 08:00-22:00; Sundays 08:00-22:00; from 26 Jun summer bans | food, live animals, combined transport |
| Italy | >7.5 t | Sundays 09:00-22:00 | food, fuel, ADR |
| Croatia | >7.5 t | 4, 22 Jun 14:00/15:00-23:00; from 15 Jun summer bans | food, live animals, fuel |
| France | >7.5 t | Sundays Sat 22:00-Sun 22:00; night 22:00-05:00 (year-round) | food, fuel, live animals |
| Luxembourg | >7.5 t | 4 Jun 00:00-21:45; Sat 21:30-Sun 21:45 | food, fuel |
| Switzerland | >3.5 t | Sundays 00:00-24:00; night 22:00-05:00 | urgent medical deliveries, military |
| Liechtenstein | >3.5 t | Sundays 00:00-24:00; night 22:00-05:00 | same as Switzerland |
| Czech Republic | >7.5 t | Sundays 13:00-22:00 | food, live animals |
| Slovakia | >7.5 t (with trailer >3.5 t) | Sundays 00:00-22:00 | food, live animals |
| Hungary | >7.5 t | Sundays Sat 22:00-Sun 22:00; night (year-round) | food, live animals, transit with vignette |
| Slovenia | >7.5 t | 25 Jun 08:00-22:00; Sundays 08:00-21:00 | food, live animals |
| Romania | >7.5 t | Sundays + holidays 06:00-22:00 (selected roads); DN1 year-round | food, live animals |
| Bulgaria | >12 t | Fridays (before longer holidays) 17:00-20:00; Sundays (15 Jun-15 Sep) 14:00-20:00 | food, live animals, military |
| Greece | >3.5 t | From 13 Jun seasonal bans (Fri/Sat/Sun); selected roads | food, ATP, live animals |
| Spain | >7.5 t | Selected routes/dates: 4, 20, 26, 27 Jun; ADR: Sundays 08:00-24:00 | no general nationwide ban |
| Sweden | width >3.10 m | Width restrictions on selected roads | standard vehicles not banned |
| Turkey | varies | Local holiday bans (Kurban Bayrami May/June); Istanbul bridges | food, fuel, medicines |
Poland
Legal basis: Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on road traffic restrictions or bans (Journal of Laws).
Applies to: vehicles and combinations with GVW over 12 tonnes.
Permanent bans (Sundays and holidays)
On all public roads in Poland:
- every Sunday: 08:00-22:00
- holiday eves: 18:00-22:00
June 2026: holiday bans
| Date | Day/Occasion | Ban hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | Corpus Christi | 08:00-22:00 |
| Every Sunday in June | Sunday | 08:00-22:00 |
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Summer holiday bans (from 26 June 2026)
From the last Friday in June until the last Sunday before the new school year (September), extended seasonal restrictions apply:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 18:00-22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00-14:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00-22:00 |
First activation in 2026: Friday 26 June, from 18:00.
Exceptions in Poland
The ban does not apply to vehicles carrying:
- perishable goods (food requiring refrigeration)
- live animals
- goods in combined transport
- fuels, life-saving medicines, military vehicles
Fines: from 1,500 to 10,000 PLN. Fine for violating the ban: minimum 500 PLN.
Warsaw: additional transit ban
Vehicles with GVW over 16 tonnes are banned from transiting through central Warsaw around the clock (except vehicles serving deliveries to premises within the zone).
Germany
Legal basis: Section 30 StVO (Straßenverkehrsordnung) and state regulations (Landesverordnungen).
Applies to: trucks with GVW over 7.5 tonnes.
Sunday and holiday ban (nationwide)
On all public roads in Germany:
- every Sunday and public holiday: 00:00-22:00
June 2026: holiday bans
| Date | Occasion | Scope | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) | Baden-Wurttemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland | 00:00-22:00 |
| Every Sunday | Sunday | Nationwide | 00:00-22:00 |
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Important: Corpus Christi is a public holiday only in the 6 states listed above. In the remaining states (Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Bremen), 4 June is a regular working Thursday with no ban.
Night ban on selected sections
On the A12 Inntal and A13 Brenner (Austria/Italy) sections, a year-round night ban applies for vehicles over 7.5 t: 22:00-05:00.
Summer Saturday bans (July-August)
Outside June scope, but when planning routes at month end:
- July-August, Saturdays: 07:00-20:00 on selected motorway sections (vehicles over 7.5 t).
Exceptions in Germany
- perishable goods (ATP)
- live animals
- fuels and energy
- waste removal and emergency vehicles
Austria
Legal basis: STVO Section 42, regulation BGBl. II No. 11/2024 with 2026 updates.
Applies to: trucks over 7.5 tonnes and tractor units with semi-trailers/trailers with GVW over 3.5 tonnes.
Permanent ban: night
On all motorways and expressways year-round:
- 22:00-05:00 night ban
June 2026: holiday bans
| Date | Occasion | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) | 00:00-22:00 |
| Every Sunday | Sunday | 00:00-22:00 |
Sundays in June: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Special ban: Brenner section (A12/A13)
Additional sector restrictions on A12 Inntal and A13 Brennerautobahn:
- Sector ban on Saturdays (outside holiday season): 07:00-15:00 and 15:00-24:00 (two separate windows, effectively 07:00-24:00 with a 2-hour repositioning break).
Exceptions in Austria
- perishable goods (ATP)
- live animals
- combined transport (rail/sea)
- rescue and military vehicles
Fines: up to 5,000 EUR for violation.
Italy
Legal basis: Decree of the Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti, updated annually.
Applies to: trucks with GVW over 7.5 tonnes.
Sunday ban (year-round)
On all public roads:
- every Sunday: 09:00-22:00 (from July, summer season: 07:00-22:00)
June 2026: holiday bans
| Date | Occasion | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2026 | Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day) | 00:00-22:00 |
| 4 June 2026 | Thursday (movable feast, no nationwide ban) | No nationwide ban |
| Every Sunday | Sunday | 09:00-22:00 |
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Summer Saturday bans (July-August)
- July: Saturdays 08:00-16:00
- August: Saturdays 08:00-22:00
Exceptions in Italy
- perishable goods (ATP)
- fuels and energy
- ADR (specified categories)
- rescue and military vehicles
France
Legal basis: Arrêté du 2 mars 2015 modifié, with annual ban calendar.
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Night ban (year-round)
On all public roads:
- Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00 (year-round weekend ban)
- night: 22:00-05:00 (additional year-round night ban)
June 2026: bans
| Date | Scope | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Every Sunday | Nationwide | Sat 22:00-Sun 22:00 |
| Night | Nationwide | 22:00-05:00 (year-round) |
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Note: In June 2026, France has no additional holidays causing extraordinary bans (Corpus Christi is not a nationwide public holiday in France). Exception: local celebrations in Alsace-Moselle (Strasbourg, Metz, Colmar) may generate local restrictions on 4 June.
Summer Saturday bans (mid-July to end of August)
- Saturdays: 07:00-19:00 seasonal Saturday bans on main roads.
Exceptions in France
- perishable goods (ATP)
- live animals
- fuels and gas
- rescue and military vehicles
Luxembourg
Legal basis: Règlement grand-ducal with annual calendar update.
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Weekend ban (year-round)
- Saturday 21:30 to Sunday 21:45 (effectively 24 hours)
June 2026: holiday bans
| Date | Occasion | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | Corpus Christi | 00:00-21:45 |
| Every Sunday | Sunday | Sat 21:30-Sun 21:45 |
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Exceptions in Luxembourg
- perishable goods (ATP)
- fuels
- rescue vehicles
Switzerland
Legal basis: Art. 92 VRV (Verkehrsregelverordnung).
Applies to: vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (tractor units with trailers over 5 tonnes).
Permanent bans
On all public roads in Switzerland year-round:
- Sunday and holiday ban: 00:00-24:00
- night ban (every night): 22:00-05:00
June 2026
In June 2026, Switzerland has no special federal holidays (Corpus Christi is not a nationwide public holiday). Standard rules apply:
- Every Sunday: 00:00-24:00 full ban
- Every night: 22:00-05:00 night ban
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Exceptions in Switzerland
- urgent medical and rescue deliveries
- military
- infrastructure service vehicles
Fines: up to 10,000 CHF for violation.
Liechtenstein
Legal basis: Liechtensteinische Verkehrsvorschriften, reference to Swiss regulations.
Applies to: vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
Liechtenstein applies identical rules to Switzerland:
- Sunday and holiday ban: 00:00-24:00
- night ban: 22:00-05:00
June 2026: Every Sunday (7, 14, 21, 28 Jun) full-day ban. No additional holidays in June.
Czech Republic
Legal basis: Act No. 361/2000 Coll. on road traffic.
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Sunday ban (year-round)
- every Sunday: 13:00-22:00
June 2026
| Date | Day | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 7 June 2026 | Sunday | 13:00-22:00 |
| 14 June 2026 | Sunday | 13:00-22:00 |
| 21 June 2026 | Sunday | 13:00-22:00 |
| 28 June 2026 | Sunday | 13:00-22:00 |
Corpus Christi (4 June): Not a public holiday in the Czech Republic. No additional ban on 4 June 2026.
Summer Friday/Saturday bans (July-August)
- Fridays (VII-VIII): 17:00-21:00
- Saturdays (VII-VIII): 07:00-13:00
Exceptions in the Czech Republic
- perishable goods
- live animals
Slovakia
Legal basis: Act No. 8/2009 Coll. on road traffic.
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes (combinations with trailers/semi-trailers: over 3.5 tonnes).
Sunday and holiday ban (year-round)
- every Sunday and public holiday: 00:00-22:00
June 2026
| Date | Day/Occasion | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 7 June 2026 | Sunday | 00:00-22:00 |
| 14 June 2026 | Sunday | 00:00-22:00 |
| 21 June 2026 | Sunday | 00:00-22:00 |
| 28 June 2026 | Sunday | 00:00-22:00 |
Corpus Christi: Not a public holiday in Slovakia. No ban on 4 June 2026.
Class III road ban (year-round)
Additional ban for vehicle combinations over 3.5 t on class III (local) roads around the clock.
Summer Saturday bans (July-August)
- Saturdays: 07:00-19:00
Exceptions in Slovakia
- perishable goods
- live animals
- fuels
Hungary
Legal basis: Government Decree 5/1990. (IV. 12.) KöHÉM.
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Weekend ban (year-round)
- Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00 (effectively 24 hours on weekends)
Night ban (year-round)
- every night: 22:00-06:00 (only on selected national road sections)
June 2026
Hungary has no nationwide holidays in June (Corpus Christi is not a public holiday in Hungary). Bans apply only on Sundays.
| Date | Day | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 7 June 2026 | Sunday | Sat 22:00-Sun 22:00 |
| 14 June 2026 | Sunday | Sat 22:00-Sun 22:00 |
| 21 June 2026 | Sunday | Sat 22:00-Sun 22:00 |
| 28 June 2026 | Sunday | Sat 22:00-Sun 22:00 |
Summer Saturday bans (July-August)
- Saturdays: 15:00-24:00
Exceptions in Hungary
- perishable goods
- live animals
- transit with valid Hungarian vignette (on specified corridors)
Slovenia
Legal basis: Road Traffic Rules Act (ZPrCP).
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Sunday and holiday ban (year-round)
- every Sunday and public holiday: 08:00-21:00
June 2026: holiday bans
| Date | Occasion | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2026 | Dan državnosti (Statehood Day) | 08:00-22:00 |
| Every Sunday | Sunday | 08:00-21:00 |
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Corpus Christi 4 June: Slovenia observes Corpus Christi. Ban applies on 4 June 2026 from 08:00-21:00.
Summer Saturday bans (from last weekend in June)
- Saturdays: 08:00-13:00 active from the last weekend in June until the first weekend in September.
- First activation in 2026: Saturday 27 June, from 08:00.
Exceptions in Slovenia
- perishable goods
- live animals
- fuels
- rescue vehicles
Croatia
Legal basis: Road Traffic Safety Act, NN (Narodne novine).
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and combinations over 14 metres in length.
Sunday and holiday ban (year-round)
- every Sunday and public holiday: 14:00-23:00 (on selected main roads and motorways)
June 2026: holiday bans
| Date | Occasion | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | Tijelovo (Corpus Christi) | 14:00-23:00 |
| 22 June 2026 | Dan antifašističke borbe (Anti-Fascist Struggle Day) | 14:00-23:00 (from 15:00 per some sources) |
| Every Sunday | Sunday | 14:00-23:00 |
Sundays in June 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Summer bans (from 15 June 2026)
From 15 June to 15 September 2026, extended bans apply on selected main roads and motorways:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 04:00-14:00 |
| Sunday and holidays | 12:00-23:00 |
First activation: Sunday 15 June 2026, ban extended to 12:00-23:00 (instead of standard 14:00-23:00).
Exceptions in Croatia
- perishable goods
- live animals
- fuels and gas
- ADR (specified classes)
Bulgaria
Legal basis: Ordinance No. 11 of the Ministry of Transport, with seasonal updates.
Applies to: vehicles over 12 tonnes on motorways and class I and II roads.
Seasonal bans (1 June to 15 September)
During summer, restrictions apply on main routes (Trakiya A1 motorway, Hemus A2, and others):
| Day/Situation | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday (eve of longer holidays) | 17:00-20:00 |
| Sunday (return after holidays) | 14:00-20:00 |
June 2026: special restriction
4-5 June 2026: Complete closure of the Ruse-Giurgiu Danube bridge for heavy traffic:
- 4 June, 09:00 to 5 June, 09:00 ban for trucks (24 hours, renovation works).
- Alternative crossings: Vidin-Calafat, Kardam-Negru Voda, Silistra-Ostrov Calarasi, Nikopol-Turnu Magurele ferries, Svishtov-Zimnicea.
Sundays in June 2026
In June 2026, Sunday ban (14:00-20:00) applies on: 7, 14, 21, 28 June.
Exceptions in Bulgaria
- perishable goods
- live animals
- military
Romania
Legal basis: OMTIS (Ministry of Transport Order) with annual update.
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Weekend and holiday ban (selected roads)
On selected roads (DN1 E60, DN7, selected A2 motorways, DN22C, DN39):
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 06:00-22:00 (on these sections)
Special DN1 ban (year-round)
On DN1 (E60) Otopeni-Ploiesti and Ploiesti-Brasov sections:
- Monday-Thursday: 06:00-22:00
- Friday-Sunday: 00:00-24:00 (all day)
DN7 (until 15 June 2026)
From 16 March to 15 June 2026, ban on DN7 (Ramnicu Valcea-Vestem):
- Monday-Saturday: 08:00-17:30
Note: DN7 restriction expires on 15 June 2026.
Temperature bans (from 1 July)
From 1 July, temperature bans for >7.5 t when meteorologists issue red/orange warnings: 10:00-21:00 on motorways and national roads in specified regions.
Exceptions in Romania
- perishable goods
- live animals
- fuels and gas
- rescue vehicles
Greece
Legal basis: Joint Ministerial Decision D30/D5a/27316/2026, Government Gazette 912/B/18-2-2026 (official regulation of 18 February 2026).
Applies to: vehicles over 3.5 tonnes on selected motorways and national roads.
Seasonal bans: detailed sections
From 13 June to 6 September 2026
On roads:
- A5 Ionian Road (Ioannina direction, Rio-Antirrio)
- A7 (Central Peloponnese, Kalamata direction)
- A11 (Schimatari-Chalkida)
- A71 (Lefktro-Sparta)
- Preveza-Igoumenitsa road
- Rio-Antirrio Bridge
Ban: Fridays 16:00-21:00, Saturdays and Sundays 08:00-22:00 (outbound direction).
From 1 July to 31 August 2026 (additional sections)
On roads:
- Ioannina-Arta-Antirrio
- National road Thessaloniki-Kavala (km 11+340 to km 97+550)
- A3 (Central Greece, Kalambaka direction)
- A52 (Aktio direction)
- National road Thessaloniki-Chalkidiki (EO16)
Ban: Fridays 15:00-22:00, Saturdays and Sundays 08:00-22:00.
Ban exception: Friday 14 August 2026.
Exceptions in Greece
- ATP vehicles (perishable goods, min. 10% of load)
- fruit and vegetable tankers
- medical oxygen transport
- rescue vehicles
- race service vehicles
Spain
Legal basis: DGT Resolution of 14 January 2026, with correction of 23 March 2026 (BOE).
Applies to: vehicles over 7.5 tonnes (MMA or combination); ADR: from 3.5 t.
No nationwide Sunday ban
Spain does not apply a nationwide Sunday driving ban for standard freight.
ADR (dangerous goods) bans: year-round
On all national roads (except Catalonia, Basque Country, and Navarre, which have their own rules):
- Sundays and holidays: 08:00-24:00
- Day before holiday: 13:00-24:00 (except when the preceding day is Saturday)
Weekly bans on selected routes in June 2026
All Saturdays from June to August (selected routes, outbound direction):
| Route | Direction | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A-3 (Madrid-Valencia) | Valencia | 15:00-24:00 |
| A-4 (Madrid-Cadiz) | South | 15:00-24:00 |
| A-7 (Mediterranean road) | South | 15:00-24:00 |
All Sundays in June (selected routes):
| Route | Hours |
|---|---|
| A-49 (San Juan del Puerto-Seville) | 15:00-24:00 |
| AP-4 (Jerez-Seville) | 16:00-20:00 |
| A-45 (Malaga-Cordoba) | 17:00-24:00 |
Additional ban dates in June 2026
Additional bans on selected routes apply on: 4, 20, 26, 27 June 2026.
Exceptions in Spain
- perishable goods (ATP)
- live animals
- rescue vehicles
- combined transport
Portugal
Legal basis: ANSR (Autoridade Nacional de Seguranca Rodoviaria), no general nationwide bans.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
Scope of restrictions
Portugal does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for trucks with standard loads.
ADR and dangerous goods bans
On selected routes on holidays and their eves:
- ban for ADR over 3.5 t
Urban restrictions (Lisbon and Porto)
In urban areas of Lisbon and Porto:
- Entry ban for vehicles over 2.6 tonnes in the centre, year-round, peak hours.
Exceptions
Portugal applies numerous exceptions for supply deliveries. In practice, most normal freight encounters no restrictions outside city centres.
Belgium
Legal basis: Royal Decree on motor vehicle traffic.
Applies to: special/oversized vehicles.
No nationwide ban
Belgium does not apply a nationwide Sunday or holiday ban for standard trucks.
Peak-hour bans in cities (year-round)
On selected roads in Antwerp and other major cities:
- 06:00-09:00 and 16:00-21:00 ban for trucks above specified tonnage (varies by road).
Oversized transport ban
Transport over 4 metres wide banned around the clock on all roads, except with officially approved time windows.
Transport over 3.5 m wide on motorways with fewer than 3 lanes: ban 06:00-21:00.
Weekend ban for oversized: Saturday 12:00 to Sunday 24:00.
Liefkenshoek Tunnel (Antwerp)
Tunnel connecting Antwerp with Beveren charges higher tolls for vehicles over 3 metres in height.
Netherlands
Legal basis: RVV 1990 (Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens).
Applies to: depends on zone and vehicle category.
No nationwide ban
The Netherlands does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Low Emission Zones (LEZ)
In cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, and others):
- Entry ban for vehicles not meeting Euro emission standards (varies by city, usually Euro 5+ or Euro 6).
- Applies year-round, around the clock.
Tunnels and crossings
Some tunnels in the Netherlands impose restrictions for ADR or vehicles above specified weight.
Exceptions
Standard non-ADR trucks may drive without nationwide restrictions.
Denmark
Legal basis: Færdselsloven (Road Traffic Act).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Denmark does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for trucks.
Oresund Bridge: permanent ADR ban
On the Oresund Bridge (between Denmark and Sweden):
- ADR ban (category E): daily 06:00-23:00
- Vehicles with dangerous goods requiring orange placards: banned during these hours.
Storebaelt Bridge: special transport
Vehicles weighing 100-350 t or wider than 4.5 m require individual approval before crossing the Storebaelt Bridge.
Local restrictions in Copenhagen
Central Copenhagen has local bans for trucks over 18 t and emission restrictions (LEZ zone).
Seasonal temperature bans
From 15 June to 31 August, when temperature exceeds 25°C:
- Ban for oversized transport, 12:00-18:00.
Sweden
Legal basis: Trafikförordning (SFS 1998:1276).
Applies to: vehicles wider than 3.10 m (with load).
No nationwide Sunday ban
Sweden does not apply general Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Width bans on selected main roads
On selected main roads (riksvägar) with limited width:
| Day/Time | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday 15:00-20:00 | Vehicles >3.10 m |
| Monday-Friday 06:00-09:00 | Vehicles >3.10 m |
| Friday 15:00-24:00 | Vehicles >3.10 m |
| Day before Sunday/holiday 10:00-18:00 | Vehicles >3.10 m |
| Sunday and holidays 12:00-20:00 | Vehicles >3.10 m |
Oresund Bridge ban
Same as Danish side: ADR category E ban 06:00-23:00.
Exceptions in Sweden
Standard trucks under 3.10 m width are not subject to any general bans.
Norway
Legal basis: Vegtrafikkloven (Road Traffic Act).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Norway does not apply nationwide Sunday, holiday, or night bans for standard trucks.
Seasonal restrictions (spring/early summer)
During thaw period (usually March-May, but may extend into late May and June in mountain regions):
- Seasonal axle load restrictions on selected secondary roads (fv-veier).
- Total vehicle weight may be temporarily limited.
Tunnel restrictions
Many Norwegian tunnels (especially single-lane) have special procedures for ADR vehicles and oversized transport (escort required or driving in designated time windows).
Finland
Legal basis: Tieliikennelaki (Road Traffic Act).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Finland does not apply any nationwide Sunday, holiday, or night bans for standard trucks.
Seasonal restrictions (thaw)
During early spring (April-May, sometimes June in northern regions):
- Weight restrictions on regional and local roads due to thawing pavement.
- Maximum permitted vehicle weight may be temporarily reduced to 4 t/axle.
In June 2026, thaw restrictions in southern Finland are already inactive. In Lapland (above the Arctic Circle), they may apply until the first decade of June.
Estonia
Legal basis: Liiklusseadus (Traffic Act).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight; ADR bans.
No nationwide ban
Estonia does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
ADR bans
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods requiring placarding: restrictions on selected urban routes on weekdays (not weekends).
Latvia
Legal basis: Ceļu satiksmes likums (Road Traffic Act).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight; peak-hour bans in Riga.
No nationwide ban
Latvia does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Peak-hour bans in Riga
On most main roads and bridges in Riga for vehicles over 5 tonnes:
- 07:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00 ban (Monday-Friday)
Latvian holidays in June
23 June 2026, Jani (Midsummer/Ligo Day) public holiday in Latvia. No general truck driving bans, but increased traffic and congestion on roads leaving Riga on the night of 23-24 June.
Lithuania
Legal basis: Kelių eismo taisyklės (Road Traffic Rules).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Lithuania does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Seasonal restrictions
As in Estonia and Finland, Lithuania may apply seasonal weight restrictions on local roads due to spring thaw. In June, these restrictions are already inactive.
Serbia
Legal basis: Law on Road Traffic Safety.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Serbia does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Restriction for EU carriers (ETIAS/EES)
From 2025/2026, EU drivers entering Serbia are registered in the EES system when returning to the EU. The 90 days in Schengen per 180 days limit is strictly enforced. Exceeding it may result in detention and fines.
Montenegro
Legal basis: Law on Road Traffic Safety.
Applies to: vehicles over 5 tonnes on tourist routes.
Summer seasonal bans (from 15 June 2026)
On key tourist routes from 15 June to 15 September 2026:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 19:00-24:00 |
| Saturday-Sunday | 17:00-24:00 |
R-1 Kotor-Trojica-Krstac road: year-round permanent ban for vehicles over 7.5 t (until 15 October 2026).
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Legal basis: Law on Road Traffic Safety of BiH.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Bosnia and Herzegovina does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Practical notes
On the Vc corridor (E73, Sarajevo-Mostar-Ploce), temporary restrictions may appear in June due to road works or increased summer traffic. Verify before crossing.
North Macedonia
Legal basis: Law on Traffic Safety on Roads.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
North Macedonia does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Albania
Legal basis: Road Code of the Republic of Albania.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Albania does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Practical notes
Routes through Albania (Corridor VIII, Shkoder-Tirana-Durres) may be congested in summer season. No formal bans does not mean no traffic jams.
Kosovo
Legal basis: Law No. 04/L-071 on Road Traffic.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Kosovo does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Moldova
Legal basis: Road Code of the Republic of Moldova.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Moldova does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Seasonal restrictions
As in neighbouring countries, seasonal axle load restrictions may apply on local roads in spring (until early June).
Belarus
Legal basis: Road Traffic Act of the Republic of Belarus; Presidential Decree No. 180 of 4 June 2026.
Legal situation for EU carriers
Belarus has introduced restrictions for EU carriers (Poland, Lithuania, and other member states). Vehicles registered in EU countries may enter/exit Belarus only through border crossings adjacent to the vehicle’s country of registration.
Decree No. 155 of 2025 (extended by Decree No. 180 of 4 June 2026) regulates transit traffic and access to Belarus for foreign carriers. EU vehicles detained in Belarus may be subject to a parking fee of 120 EUR/day under threat of confiscation.
Practical recommendation: Carriers from Poland and Lithuania should avoid transit through Belarus in June 2026 or consult a transport lawyer before entry.
Ukraine
Legal basis: Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 879 (protection of national roads).
Applies to: vehicles with actual gross weight over 24 tonnes and axle load over 7 tonnes on national roads.
Seasonal temperature bans (from 8 June 2026)
From 8 June 2026, Ukraine activates seasonal temperature bans. The ban activates automatically when air temperature exceeds +28°C.
Operating hours (region-dependent):
| Region | Ban hours |
|---|---|
| Odesa Oblast | 10:00-20:00 |
| Zakarpattia Oblast | 10:00-22:00 |
| Other oblasts | Set locally |
Exceptions in Ukraine
- dangerous goods (ADR)
- perishable goods
- live animals and poultry
- rescue and military vehicles
- dual-use vehicles
Turkey
Legal basis: Karayollari Trafik Kanunu (Road Traffic Act); decisions of local governors.
Applies to: vehicles above specified tonnage on selected routes.
Permanent truck ban on Istanbul bridges
In Istanbul:
- Trucks may use only the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge (3rd bridge).
- 15 Temmuz Sehitler (Bosphorus) and Fatih Sultan Mehmet (2nd bridge) bridges: permanent truck ban.
Holiday ban: Kurban Bayrami (Feast of Sacrifice)
Kurban Bayrami 2026 was observed around 5-9 June 2026. As part of return traffic management:
- 30 May (Sat) 13:00 to 1 June (Mon) 01:00: truck ban toward Istanbul on key routes:
- D-100, Anatolian Motorway, Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu (provinces Sakarya, Kocaeli, Duzce, Bolu, Tekirdag)
Exceptions: perishable food, live animals, medicines, fuels, mail.
Seasonal restrictions
In summer, local bans may be introduced for vehicles above specified weight on mountain roads (routes to Trabzon, Karadeniz Sahil Yolu), announced by local governorships.
United Kingdom
Legal basis: Road Vehicles (Driving Restrictions) Regulations 1992.
Applies to: no nationwide Sunday/holiday bans.
No nationwide ban
The United Kingdom does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Restrictions in London
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ): entry ban for vehicles over 3.5 t not meeting Euro 6 standards (or daily charge of 100 GBP for vehicles over 12 t).
- ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone): extended zone in central London.
- Ban on trucks over 18 tonnes in selected inner London districts at night and in the morning.
Iceland
Legal basis: Umferðarlög (Road Traffic Act).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Iceland does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Seasonal restrictions
On mountain roads (Fjallavegur), seasonal opening occurs in June. Weight and dimension restrictions on internal F roads (mountain roads):
- F roads are inaccessible to heavy vehicles. Transport in Iceland takes place only along the coast.
Malta
Legal basis: Traffic Regulation Ordinance (Cap. 65).
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Malta does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Infrastructure limitations
Due to the island’s small area and dense development, truck traffic is effectively limited by local road networks and narrow streets. No formal nationwide bans, but in practice many roads are inaccessible to large vehicles.
Cyprus
Legal basis: Road Safety Law.
Applies to: no general bans for standard freight.
No nationwide ban
Cyprus does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans for standard trucks.
Andorra
Legal basis: Codi de la Circulacio d’Andorra.
Applies to: no data on general seasonal bans.
Infrastructure limitations
Andorra is a small country in the Pyrenees with limited road infrastructure. Main entry routes:
- Via Spain: N-145/CG-1 (Pas de la Casa crossing from France) and N-145 (from Spain).
No formal Sunday bans for trucks, but roads are narrow and winding, unsuitable for combinations over 13.6 m.
Monaco
Legal basis: Code de la Route de Monaco.
Applies to: infrastructure limitations.
Practical restrictions
Monaco has no Sunday ban for trucks, but due to extensive urban infrastructure and no transit road through the country, deliveries to Monaco take place only in strictly defined time windows agreed with the recipient.
San Marino
Legal basis: Codice della Strada della Repubblica di San Marino.
Applies to: no general bans.
No nationwide ban
San Marino does not apply nationwide Sunday or holiday bans. Transit through San Marino on routes to Italy proceeds without time restrictions for standard trucks.
Vatican City
Applies to: infrastructure limitations.
Practical restrictions
Vatican City has no separate nationwide truck traffic law. Delivery access is through dedicated gates only, in time windows agreed with Vatican administration. Does not apply to transit freight traffic.
Combined ban calendar for June 2026
| Date | Day | Countries with bans |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Mon | No general holidays |
| 2 Jun | Tue | Italy: Festa della Repubblica (00:00-22:00) |
| 3 Jun | Wed | None |
| 4 Jun | Thu | Corpus Christi: PL (08-22), DE (6 states, 00-22), AT (00-22), LU (00-21:45), HR (14-23), SI (08-21); Turkey: end of Kurban Bayrami bans |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Bulgaria: end of Ruse-Giurgiu bridge ban |
| 6 Jun | Sat | Croatia: summer Saturday ban (04-14) |
| 7 Jun | Sun | PL (08-22), DE (00-22), AT (00-22), IT (09-22), FR (Sat22-Sun22), LU (Sat21:30-Sun21:45), CH (00-24), LI (00-24), CZ (13-22), SK (00-22), HU (Sat22-Sun22), SI (08-21), HR (14-23), RO (selected roads 06-22), BG (summer Sun 14-20) |
| 13 Jun | Sat | Greece: start of seasonal bans on tourist routes (Fri16-21, Sat/Sun 08-22) |
| 14 Jun | Sun | As 7 Jun + Greece (08-22 selected routes) |
| 15 Jun | Mon | Croatia: extended summer bans (Sat 04-14, Sun 12-23); Montenegro: start of seasonal bans (Mon-Fri 19-24, Sat-Sun 17-24) |
| 21 Jun | Sun | As 7 Jun |
| 22 Jun | Mon | Croatia: Anti-Fascist Struggle Day (14:00-23:00 or 15:00-23:00) |
| 25 Jun | Thu | Slovenia: Statehood Day (08:00-22:00) |
| 26 Jun | Fri | Poland: start of summer holiday bans (Fri 18-22); Slovenia: start of summer Saturday bans |
| 27 Jun | Sat | Slovenia: 1st summer Saturday (08-13); Croatia: summer Sat ban (04-14) |
| 28 Jun | Sun | As 7 Jun |
Common exceptions: overview
Regardless of country, the following vehicle categories are most commonly exempt from all bans:
- Transport of perishable goods (ATP): food requiring controlled temperature
- Transport of live animals
- Transport of fuels and energy carriers
- Transport of life-saving medicines and medical materials
- Rescue and emergency service vehicles
- Military vehicles
- Combined transport (rail-road, sea-road)
- Vehicles with active priority orders (some countries)
Each country has its own specific conditions for qualifying for an exception. Before departure, always check whether your cargo meets exemption criteria in the specific country.
How to manage bans: dispatcher checklist
Working with the fleet telematics system, you can automatically monitor current bans and plan routes with them in mind. Here are the key steps:
- Check the planned loading and unloading date: does it fall on a day with holidays or bans?
- Identify all transit countries
- For each country, check: vehicle tonnage vs. ban threshold (7.5 t, 12 t, etc.)
- Verify whether the cargo qualifies for an exception (ATP, live animals, fuel)
- Check whether the route passes through special sections (Brenner, Inntal, Oresund, Istanbul bridges)
- Allow time buffers: a ban ending at 22:00 requires arriving at the border before 21:30
- Prepare documentation confirming the exception (ATP documents, CMR with cargo designation)
- For transport through Belarus, consult the legal department before entry
Fines for violating bans: overview
| Country | Fine (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Austria | up to 5,000 EUR |
| Germany | 75-500 EUR (depending on vehicle) |
| Switzerland | up to 10,000 CHF |
| Poland | 500-10,000 PLN |
| France | 135-750 EUR |
| Croatia | up to 2,000 HRK (approx. 270 EUR) |
| Czech Republic | up to 2,000 EUR (for company) |
| Slovakia | up to 1,600 EUR |
| Hungary | up to 300,000 HUF (approx. 750 EUR) |
Links to official sources
The bans described in this article are based on official national regulations. Here are direct links to responsible authorities:
- Poland: GDDKiA | MI Regulation (Journal of Laws)
- Germany: BAG - Bundesamt fur Logistik und Mobilitat
- Austria: ASFINAG | BGBl. II No. 11/2024
- Switzerland: ASTRA - Bundesamt fur Strassen
- France: Arrêté du 2 mars 2015 modifié
- Italy: MIT (Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti)
- Croatia: HAC - Hrvatske autoceste
- Slovenia: DARS
- Czech Republic: MDcR
- Slovakia: MDV SR
- Hungary: NKFIH / Utmeteoros
- Bulgaria: API - Agency for Road Infrastructure
- Romania: CNAIR
- Greece: OFAE / Government Gazette 912/B/18-2-2026
- Spain: DGT - Direccion General de Trafico
- Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 879
- Sweden: Trafikverket
- Denmark: Vejdirektoratet
- Norway: Statens vegvesen
- Montenegro: UPRCG
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