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Austria Truck Driving Ban 2026

Austria lorry and truck driving bans: which days, which hours, which vehicles. From the official text, free.

Quick answer

Over 7.5 t (3.5 t with trailer): Saturday 15:00–24:00, Sundays and public holidays 00:00–22:00. Night ban every night 22:00–05:00.

Rules read from the official text on 29 October 2026.

Today (Thu 5 November)

night ban only: 22:00–05:00

Next ban day

Sat 7 November · 15:00–24:00

Which vehicles?
Lorries and trucks over 7.5 t; with a trailer, over 3.5 t.
Legal basis
§ 42 StVO 1960; § 8b (4) KDV
Main exemptions
Perishable food · Night: low-noise (L) trucks, max. 60 km/h
Note
Tyrol (A12/A13 Brenner) has extra Saturday and holiday-season bans; these are not in the calendar.
Official source
USP: Lkw-Fahrverbote

Next 7 days

Truck over 12 t with a trailer, from today.

Thu 5 Nov

22:00–05:00

Fri 6 Nov

22:00–05:00

Sat 7 Nov

15:00–05:00

Sun 8 Nov

00:00–24:00

Mon 9 Nov

22:00–05:00

Tue 10 Nov

22:00–05:00

Wed 11 Nov

22:00–05:00

Holiday and special ban days in 2026

For a truck over 12 t with a trailer; local time. Ordinary Sunday and night bans are not repeated in the table.

DateBan hoursReason
Thu 1 January · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Tue 6 January · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Mon 6 April · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Fri 1 May · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Thu 14 May · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Mon 25 May · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Thu 4 June · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Sat 15 August · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Mon 26 October · past00:00–22:00Public holiday
Tue 8 December00:00–22:00Public holiday
Fri 25 December00:00–22:00Public holiday
Sat 26 December00:00–22:00Public holiday
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Frequently asked questions

When is the truck driving ban in Austria?

Over 7.5 t (3.5 t with trailer): Saturday 15:00–24:00, Sundays and public holidays 00:00–22:00. Night ban every night 22:00–05:00.

Which vehicles are covered by the driving ban in Austria?

Lorries and trucks over 7.5 t; with a trailer, over 3.5 t.

Which holidays are ban days in Austria in 2026?

1 January, 6 January, 6 April, 1 May, 14 May, 25 May, 4 June, 15 August and 4 more days. The full list with hours is in the table on this page.

Is there a truck ban on Saturdays in Austria?

Yes, on ordinary Saturdays 15:00–24:00.

Is there a night ban for trucks in Austria?

Yes, every night 22:00–05:00.

Are any transports exempt from the driving ban in Austria?

Perishable food; Night: low-noise (L) trucks, max. 60 km/h.

What is the source of this information?

§ 42 StVO 1960; § 8b (4) KDV. Rules were read from the official text on 29 October 2026; local exemptions and last-minute decisions may change.

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For information only. Rules were read from official texts on 29 October 2026; local exemptions, permits and last-minute decisions may change. Check the country's official source before departure. Times are the country's local time.