December is a time of additional truck traffic restrictions are in place across many European countries. Alongside standard weekend bans, holiday restrictions are introduced due to Christmas, New Year, and local celebrations in some countries.
Holiday Traffic Bans in Europe:
December 8th (Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Austria and Italy)
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- Austria: 0:00 to 22:00
- Italy: 9:00 to 22:00
December 24th (Christmas Eve)
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- Croatia: 15:00 to 23:00 (vehicles over 7.5 t)
- Czech Republic: 13:00 to 22:00 (vehicles over 7.5 t)
- France: 22:00 to 24:00 (vehicles over 7.5 t)
- Luxembourg:
- To France: 21:30 to 24:00
- To Germany: 23:30 to 24:00
- Slovakia: 0:00 to 22:00 (vehicles over 7.5 t)
- Hungary: 22:00 to 24:00 (vehicles over 7.5 t)
December 25th (Christmas Day)
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- Austria: 0:00 to 22:00
- Croatia: 14:00 to 23:00
- Czech Republic: 13:00 to 22:00
- France: 0:00 to 24:00
- Luxembourg:
- To France: 0:00 to 24:00
- To Germany: 0:00 to 21:45 and 23:30 to 24:00
- Germany: 0:00 to 22:00
- Poland: 8:00 to 22:00 (vehicles over 12 t)
- Slovakia: 0:00 to 22:00
- Slovenia: 8:00 to 22:00
- Switzerland: 0:00 to 24:00 (vehicles over 3.5 t)
- Hungary: 0:00 to 24:00
- Italy: 9:00 to 22:00
December 26th (Boxing Day)
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- Austria: 0:00 to 22:00
- Croatia: 14:00 to 23:00
- Czech Republic: 13:00 to 22:00
- Luxembourg: 0:00 to 21:45
- Germany: 0:00 to 22:00
- Poland: 8:00 to 22:00
- Slovakia: 0:00 to 22:00
- Slovenia: 8:00 to 22:00
- Switzerland: 0:00 to 24:00
- Hungary: 0:00 to 24:00
- Italy: 9:00 to 22:00
December 31st (New Year’s Eve):
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- Croatia: 15:00 to 23:00
- France: 22:00 to 24:00
- Luxembourg:
- To France: 21:30 to 24:00
- To Germany: 23:30 to 24:00
- Hungary: 22:00 to 24:00
January 1st (New Year’s Day):
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- Austria: 0:00 to 22:00
- Croatia: 14:00 to 23:00
- Czech Republic: 13:00 to 22:00
- Luxembourg: 0:00 to 21:45
- Germany: 0:00 to 22:00
- Poland: 8:00 to 22:00
- Slovakia: 0:00 to 22:00
- Slovenia: 8:00 to 22:00
- Switzerland: 0:00 to 24:00
- Hungary: 0:00 to 2:00
- Italy: 9:00 to 22:00
January 2nd (Day After New Year):
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- Slovenia: 8:00 to 22:00
Impact of Restrictions on the Transport Industry
December restrictions pose logistical challenges that challenges transport companies to meticulously plan their routes and schedules. Scenario planning for these dates is a must-have activity that will help avoid delays and unnecessary costs.
Useful Tips:
- Route Planning: Check schedules and adjust transport plans early to account for traffic bans. Consider alternative routes and coordinate driving hours to minimize potential delays.
- Alternative Routes: Explore less congested roads that may not be affected by restrictions.
- Monitoring Updates: Stay informed with real-time traffic updates and restriction announcements to avoid unexpected situations on the road.