Stauchaos in Dornbirn: truck drivers are back in traffic!

Stauchaos in Dornbirn: truck drivers are back in traffic!

In Dornbirn Nord, a constant traffic jam situation ensures frustration in morning traffic. Today, trucks and cars are again in all directions, since customs clearance of around 550 trucks requires a lot of patience at the freight station. State assistant Christof Bitschi has found that more and more truck drivers are taking their prescribed rest periods directly in the customs area, which leads to a significant increase in traffic jams. "The parking spaces in the customs area are not legally provided for this," he emphasized in an interview with Vol.at. Despite a set -up lane for trucks along the L 190, the traffic jam situation remains unchanged, as it is often misused for rest times.

measures to improve the situation

In order to counteract the congestion of the congestion, the state of Vorarlberg has a meeting with the police, transport companies and customs to discuss solutions. The focus is on a faster expiry of customs clearance. Bitschi also announced the introduction of an online system that is supposed to digitize the customs processing. This could bring a considerable relief for truck drivers. By 2029, ÖBB is planning a doubling of the capacity at the Terminal Wolfurt, which should also benefit the processing of goods in order to minimize frequent traffic disruptions.

The legal requirements for truck drivers described by adac.de Daily steering times are limited to a maximum of 9 hours, with the possibility of driving up to 10 hours twice a week. The regular compliance with these times and the documentation using driver cards are not only required by law, but also serve to protect the drivers. These regulations are intended to prevent overload and tiredness, with a clear framework for the rest phases. In the event of violations, drivers face high fines, which increases the pressure on companies to ensure compliance with the regulations.