Heavy traffic controls on the A2: Massive defects and risks revealed!

Heavy traffic controls on the A2: Massive defects and risks revealed!

A2, Österreich - A Belarusian special transport that was traveling with 60 tons of a heavy work machine on the A2 was stopped due to serious violations. As the Regulation (EG) No. 561/2006 , the maximum daily steering times are limited to 9 hours, which may be exposed to 10 hours to 10 hours. For the weekly steering period, the upper limit is 56 hours, while the weekly rest period should be at least 45 hours.

These provisions are part of a number of legal regulations that should ensure that drivers have sufficient rest periods and complies with the legal requirements. Violations of these regulations can lead to considerable fines that can be up to 5,000 euros for drivers and even up to 30,000 euros for companies.

recording obligations for drivers

drivers are obliged to meticulously document their steering times and rest periods. These records must contain certain information, including the name, date, license plate and mileage. The company itself is also responsible for ensuring that the drivers comply with the regulations and provide the appropriate material.

In the case of the Belarusian transport, it shows how important these regulations are. The stopping and decommissioning of the vehicle on the A2 is not only a compliance with the legal provisions, but also a step to improve security on the streets.