Every summer, increased tourist traffic leads to seasonal truck bans across many European countries. To improve traffic flow many European countries restrict heavy goods vehicle traffic during weekends and holiday periods.
These restrictions affect major transit corridors and important international transport roads and mainly affect trucks over 7.5 tonnes or 12 tonnes (depending on the country).
Good planning helps avoid unnecessary waiting time and costly disruptions, that is why we would like to present bans in many main european countries which can help to organise better routes for drivers.
In Poland, summer restrictions apply to vehicles and combinations over 12 tonnes.
26 June – 30 August 2026
Special exemptions also apply to selected international transport operations.
Austria introduces strict seasonal controls, especially on key transit routes.
Since 2 June, trucks over 7.5 tonnes face restrictions on major routes toward Italy.
From 4 July – 29 August 2026
08:00 – 15:00
Affected roads:
These routes are often used to bypass motorway congestion.
From 4 July – 5 September 2026
08:00 – 15:00
Restricted section:
Schwechat – Nickelsdorf border
Germany applies summer driving bans on many important motorway sections.
1 July – 31 August 2026
07:00 – 20:00
Restrictions apply to:
Major affected motorways include:
Germany remains one of the most important countries for European transit, so these restrictions can significantly affect transport planning.
1 July – 31 August 2026
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tonnes on:
1 July – 31 August 2026
For vehicles over 7.5 tonnes
07:00 – 19:00
Hungary applies summer restrictions throughout July and August.
Many motorways and national roads are affected.
France adds additional nationwide summer restrictions for trucks over 7.5 tonnes.
07:00 – 19:00
France requires careful planning during peak holiday weeks.
Italy has one of the most extensive summer truck ban schedules in Europe.
Restrictions apply to vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
In addition to the standard Sunday ban:
07:00 – 22:00
Additional bans apply on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout July and August.
Transport to and through Italy should be planned with extra caution during summer.
Summer restrictions are already in force.
1 June – 15 September 2026
Applies to vehicles over 12 tonnes on selected routes.
1 July – 31 August 2026
Restrictions apply mainly on:
Heavy tourist traffic in coastal regions can significantly affect transit times.
Besides the regular Sunday restriction:
08:00 – 22:00
Additional summer bans apply from late June to early September.
08:00 – 13:00
The summer period is always challenging for road transport. That is why companies that prepare early, can minimize delays and keep operations efficient.
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