The start of the school year also marks the end of summer holiday truck bans in most countries. However, several European countries still enforce additional restrictions in September due to national holidays.
Slovakia: regulation change from 1 September
In previous years, 1 September – Constitution Day – meant a truck traffic ban in Slovakia. This year, however, the situation is different: the government in Bratislava has amended the rules and the holiday is no longer a non-working day. As a result, lorries may operate in Slovakia on 1 September without restrictions.
Holiday traffic bans in September
Here is an overview of September’s public holiday truck restrictions in Europe:
8 September (Monday)
- Liechtenstein – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Ban from 00:00 to 24:00. Applies to vehicles over 3.5 t and heavy vehicle combinations over 5 t.
15 September (Monday)
- Slovakia – Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Ban from 00:00 to 22:00. Applies to vehicles over 7.5 t GVW and combinations over 3.5 t GVW with trailers or semi-trailers. Restrictions cover motorways, expressways and first-class roads.
28 September (Sunday)
- Czech Republic – Czech Statehood Day
Ban from 13:00 to 22:00. Applies to trucks and combinations over 7.5 t GVW. Restrictions cover motorways, expressways and first-class roads.
