Assumption Day causes driving bans

On Thursday, Aug. 15, a number of European countries will celebrate Assumption Day. This is an official holiday in these countries with a driving ban for truck traffic. The maximum authorized mass of vehicles covered by this driving ban varies from country to country.

In France, trucks are not allowed on the roads throughout the country on that day. From 10 p.m. the previous day until 10 p.m., there is a general driving ban on all roads for vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 7.5 tons. The driving ban also applies to individual tractors without a semi-trailer. The same applies to Italy and Luxembourg.

For Croatia, there is also a driving ban, but only for a few hours. Between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m., no driving is allowed. In Austria, driving is not allowed all day.

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