The operation will run from Monday, 9 February to Sunda,y 15 February, marking the start of a series of three week-long campaigns planned for this year. Further checks are scheduled for 4–10 May and 16–22 November.
As in previous years, inspections will take place simultaneously across all EU member states, as well as Switzerland, Serbia and Turkey. In selected countries, enforcement teams may also be supported by officials from the European Labour Authority (ELA), particularly on labour and posting matters.
Where drivers can expect checks
The Truck & Bus campaigns typically focus on Europe’s main freight corridors, particularly in countries with high volumes of international transit traffic. Inspections are expected across EU member states, as well as Switzerland, Serbia, and Turkey, which regularly participate in ROADPOL operations.
Controls will be conducted not only on motorways and major roads but also in rest areas, ports, border crossings, and logistics hubs; locations where long-distance and cross-border transport is most concentrated.
While the campaign is coordinated at the European level, the scale and intensity of checks are determined nationally, meaning drivers may encounter significantly increased enforcement in key transit countries during the week of the operation.
What inspectors will be looking for
During the checks, enforcement officers will examine a wide range of compliance areas. Particular attention will be paid to:
- driving and rest times,
- the correct use and functioning of the tachograph,
- vehicle load, including weight, dimensions and load securing,
- the technical condition of the vehicle,
- transport and company documentation, and
- the driver’s employment and posting status.
For hauliers and drivers, this means that both road safety rules and social legislation will be firmly in focus.
Lessons from previous campaigns
Experience from earlier Truck & Bus operations shows a clear pattern. The most frequently detected infringements include violations of driving and rest-time rules, as well as tachograph-related offences, ranging from digital manipulation and driving without a driver card to calibration irregularities.
Authorities have also repeatedly identified illegal cabotage operations, missing or incomplete transport documents, such as Community licences or posting declarations, and forms of illegal employment.
In addition, inspections often reveal technical defects affecting vehicle safety. In serious cases, these have led to the immediate immobilisation of vehicles, preventing them from continuing their journey until the issues are resolved.
