
During the 2026 summer season, special restrictions will be imposed on the circulation of heavy vehicles throughout the country, with the aim of easing traffic and increasing road safety during the period of high traffic flow.
The measures will affect goods transport vehicles over 7.5 tons and will be implemented mainly during weekends and official holidays, on main roads and tourist areas, from June 19 to September 15.
Police Notification
We inform citizens and road freight transport entities that, in accordance with joint instruction No. 106, dated 14.06.2024, of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, during the 2026 summer season and during official holidays, special restrictions will be applied to the circulation of heavy vehicles, in order to guarantee road safety and improve traffic flow on axes with increased traffic flow.
These restrictions apply to goods vehicles with a maximum authorized total mass of over 7.5 tons, as well as to other categories specified in the instruction, on highways, as well as on interurban and urban roads (mainly in segments that cross tourist areas). The implementation period is from June 19 to September 15 and includes weekends and official holidays.
During this period, traffic restrictions apply according to the following schedules:
-on Friday from 15:00 to 24:00;
-on Saturday, from 07:00 to 24:00;
-on Sunday, from 07:00 to 24:00.
For official holidays, restrictions begin from 15:00 on the previous day until 22:00 and continue from 07:00 to 24:00 on the day of the holiday.
The restrictive measures extend to highways, interurban roads and other axes connecting coastal and tourist areas, which have high traffic flows during the summer season.
Emergency vehicles, vehicles of the State Police and other state institutions, as well as vehicles transporting essential goods (including perishable food products), are exempt from these restrictions, in accordance with the detailed provisions in the instruction.
In special cases, for critical supplies or emergency needs, special authorizations may be granted by the competent authorities, in accordance with the legislation in force.
The State Police appeals for strict implementation of these measures by all transport operators and drivers, in order to prevent road accidents, avoid traffic congestion and guarantee a safe and peaceful tourist season.