Quick answer
Quick answerNo national ban. In Greater London, over 18 t needs a permit on weekdays 21:00–07:00 and from Saturday 13:00 to Monday 07:00.
Rules read from the official text on 29 October 2026.
- Which vehicles?
- Lorries and trucks over 18 t.
- Legal basis
- London Lorry Control Scheme
- Note
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- Official source
- London Lorry Control
This country announces the hours separately for each holiday, or the ban applies only on listed road sections, so no day table is calculated. Check the official source before departure.
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When is the truck driving ban in United Kingdom?
No national ban. In Greater London, over 18 t needs a permit on weekdays 21:00–07:00 and from Saturday 13:00 to Monday 07:00.
Which vehicles are covered by the driving ban in United Kingdom?
Lorries and trucks over 18 t.
What is the source of this information?
London Lorry Control Scheme. Rules were read from the official text on 29 October 2026; local exemptions and last-minute decisions may change.
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GreeceFor 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.