Exception to the Ban on Sundays and Public Holidays: Approval
In Germany, lorries with a maximum permissible weight of more than 7.5 t and trailers are not allowed to operate behind lorries on Sundays and public holidays from 0.00 to 22:00.
The prohibition shall not apply to the carriage of fresh milk, fresh meat and fresh fish or perishable fruit and vegetables, to certain combined rail-road freight transport up to a distance of 200 km or port road up to a distance of: 150 km.
Exceptions to the Sunday or public holiday driving ban may be granted under certain conditions.
Conditions
An exemption may only be granted if certain conditions are met, e.g.:
- Supplying the population with easily spoilable food
- Timely loading and unloading of seagoing vessels
- Maintaining the operation of public utilities or transport facilities.
An exemption is granted after written application. Applications can be made by fax.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district, the district-free city, the large independent city and the independent municipalities.
Which documents are required?
Formal application with justification and certificate of urgency
What are the fees?
Fee: 105,00 - 160,00 EURPayment in advance: Nofor 1 year in accordance with the Road Traffic Charge Regulations (GebOSt)
Fee: 55,00 - 95,00 EURPayment in advance: Nofor individual authorisation in accordance with the Rules on Road Traffic (GebOst)
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
A single permit is valid for a journey with a vehicle or combination of vehicles.
A permanent exemption permit of up to one year may only be granted if, in addition to the requirements for an individual authorisation, the need for regular transport is established.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
