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Heavy goods traffic: Police uncover massive violations on the B20!
The inspection of heavy transport in Berchtesgadener Land shows increased measures against night driving bans and safety deficiencies.
Heavy goods traffic: Police uncover massive violations on the B20!
The road over the B20 and B21 between Salzburg and Tyrol has been the subject of discussion for years, especially with regard to heavy goods traffic. How crown Reportedly, this route has been under strict observation by the German police for a long time, as there is a night driving ban for trucks here. A check on the night of Monday to Tuesday showed that many drivers ignored this ban. Of the 18 trucks inspected, nine did not have a valid exemption permit. Such violations can not only burden the traffic system, but can also lead to high fines, as can the platform Catalog of fines clarified.
Another problem that was discovered during the inspection was inadequate securing of the load. One vehicle even transported dangerous goods without permission, which resulted in additional legal consequences. The Bad Reichenhall police station and the Berchtesgadener Land district office have already announced that they will carry out further checks in the future in order to increase safety on the roads and enforce the regulations that must be adhered to.
Safety requirements and approvals
Heavy transport requires, as the website of Graewe Transports describes, special approvals and are subject to strict safety regulations. These transports are characterized by loads that exceed the permitted dimensions or weights and therefore require special precautionary measures. For proper transport, the route, travel times and use of support vehicles, among other things, must be approved in advance.
The approval requirement is clearly regulated: This is necessary if the total vehicle mass or the dimensions of the load exceed the permissible values. Support vehicles must then be used depending on the size of the transport, while the safety requirements for implementation must follow strict standards, such as DIN EN 12195-1 for securing loads.
Regulations for heavy transport
Special regulations regarding travel times apply to heavy transport. For example, trips can be made from Monday 9 a.m. to Friday 3 p.m., while weekends and public holidays are excluded. Particularly wide transports that exceed 3.20 meters are often dependent on night journeys between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Failure or violations of these regulations may result in serious consequences, including cancellation of permits and further legal action.
Consistent compliance with these regulations is important not only for safety on the roads, but also to prevent damage to the infrastructure. Ultimately, safely planning and carrying out heavy transport not only makes things easier for truck drivers, but also helps combat illegal activities in this sensitive area of traffic. Based on the most recent checks, it is clear that the police are keeping a close eye on compliance with these regulations and will continue to act consistently in the future.