#TRAT2031119AOrder of April 16, 2021, regarding restrictions on the movement of freight transport vehicles during certain periods
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This law regulates the movement of freight vehicles over 7.5 tons on French roads during weekends and holidays. Exceptions are in place for perishable goods and essential services. Prefectures can grant temporary exemptions, notably during emergencies or for urgent supply needs.
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Key Changes
- Weekend and holiday traffic restriction for freight vehicles over 7.5 tons
- Exemptions for vehicles transporting perishable goods and essential services
- Prefectures can issue temporary exemptions for urgent transport needs
Obligations
What this law requires
Freight transport vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are prohibited from circulating on all French roads from 22:00 on Saturdays and days before public holidays until 22:00 on Sundays and public holidays
On designated summer Saturdays (maximum 7 days), freight vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are prohibited from circulating between 07:00 and 19:00 on the entire metropolitan road network
On designated winter Saturdays (maximum 5 days) in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, freight vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are prohibited from circulating between 07:00-18:00 and 22:00-24:00
Vehicle operators transporting perishable goods, essential services, or dangerous goods must obtain prior authorization from the Prefecture to circulate during restricted periods
When applying for temporary individual Prefecture exemptions for dangerous goods transport in continuous service operations, applicants must provide: detailed reason for request, written justification from facility manager, departure/loading locations and sites served, and UN number with official transport designation