In May, many European countries will observe national holidays, meaning drivers will face altered traffic restrictions and road bans. Below is a list of dates when traffic restrictions for trucks will apply across Europe in May.
May 1, Thursday
On May 1, traffic restrictions will apply in the following countries:
In Austria and Liechtenstein, throughout the whole day.
In the Czech Republic, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In Greece, Poland, and Slovenia, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In Italy, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In Croatia, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
In Luxembourg, from midnight to 9:45 p.m.
In France, Slovakia, Germany, and Hungary, from midnight to 10:00 p.m.
In Romania, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In Switzerland, from midnight to 5:00 a.m. and from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.
On Weekdays (May 2, 5–9, 12–16, 19–23, and 26–30)
Traffic bans will apply in Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, from midnight to 5:00 a.m. and from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.
On May 2, additional restrictions will apply in Poland, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and in Slovenia, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
On May 7, additional restrictions will apply in France, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, and in Luxembourg, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
On May 8, additional restrictions will apply in the following countries:
In the Czech Republic, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In Luxembourg and France, throughout the whole day.
In Slovakia, from midnight to 10:00 p.m.
On May 9, additional restrictions will apply in Luxembourg, from midnight to 9:45 p.m.
On May 28, additional restrictions will apply in Austria, from midnight to 5:00 a.m. and from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, and in Luxembourg, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight for vehicles heading toward France, and from 11:30 p.m. to midnight for vehicles heading toward Germany.
On May 29, additional restrictions will apply in the following countries:
In Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, throughout the whole day.
In Croatia, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
In Luxembourg, from midnight to 9:45 p.m.
In Germany, from midnight to 10:00 p.m.
On May 30, additional restrictions will apply in Croatia from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
On Saturdays (May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31)
Traffic bans will apply in the following countries:
In Austria, from midnight to 5:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to midnight.
In Luxembourg, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight for vehicles heading toward France, and from 11:30 p.m. to midnight for those heading toward Germany.
In Liechtenstein and Switzerland, from midnight to 5:00 a.m. and from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.
In France, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.
In Hungary, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.
On May 10, additional restrictions will apply in Poland, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
On May 31, additional restrictions will apply in Romania, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
On Sundays (May 4, 11, 18, and 25)
Traffic bans will apply in the following countries:
In Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, throughout the whole day.
In France, Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany, from midnight to 10:00 p.m.
In the Czech Republic, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In Italy, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In Slovenia, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In Luxembourg, from midnight to 9:45 p.m.
On May 4, additional restrictions will apply in Greece, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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