No ban right now in Liechtenstein. Next ban: Sat, 4 Jul 22:00–24:00 local time.
In Liechtenstein, trucks over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight and road trains or vehicle combinations over 5 t are banned on Sundays and public holidays from 00:00 to 24:00, and every night from 22:00 to 05:00. Both bans apply on all roads throughout the Principality. There is no separate summer Saturday regime. The rules mirror the Sunday and night driving bans of neighbouring Switzerland.
Next 30 days
| Date | Time (local) | Restriction |
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| 00:00–05:00 | General | |
| 22:00–24:00 | General | |
| 00:00–24:00 | Sunday, over 3.5 t. Sunday & public-holiday ban (year-round, full day; trucks >3.5t) | |
| 00:00–05:00 | General | |
| 22:00–24:00 | General | |
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| 00:00–23:59 | Sunday, over 3.5 t. Sunday & public-holiday ban (year-round, full day; trucks >3.5t) | |
| 00:00–23:59 | Sunday, over 3.5 t. Sunday & public-holiday ban (year-round, full day; trucks >3.5t) | |
| 00:00–23:59 | Sunday, over 3.5 t. Sunday & public-holiday ban (year-round, full day; trucks >3.5t) | |
| 00:00–23:59 | Sunday, over 3.5 t. Sunday & public-holiday ban (year-round, full day; trucks >3.5t) |
Rules & exemptions
| Ban | When | Time | Where | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday and public holiday ban | Every Sunday and listed public holidays, year-round | 00:00–24:00 | All roads throughout Liechtenstein | Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW; road trains and vehicle combinations over 5 t. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the result is the same full-day 00:00–24:00 ban. |
| Night driving ban | Every day of the year, including ordinary working days | 22:00–05:00 | All roads throughout Liechtenstein | Vehicles over 3.5 t GVW; road trains and vehicle combinations over 5 t. The daily night ban is often as important operationally as the Sunday and holiday ban: a truck free to move on a weekday still may not drive in the 22:00–05:00 window. |
Public holidays with truck bans in Liechtenstein 2026
| Date | Holiday | Ban time | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Epiphany | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Candlemas | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| St. Joseph's Day | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Easter Monday | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Labour Day | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Ascension Day | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Whit Monday | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Corpus Christi | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| National Day of the Principality of Liechtenstein (Assumption) | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Nativity of Mary | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| All Saints' Day | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Immaculate Conception | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| Christmas Day | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide | |
| St. Stephen's Day | 00:00–24:00 | All roads nationwide |
Exempt from the ban
Fines for violations
- Driving during the Sunday or public holiday ban: fine under Liechtenstein road traffic enforcement rules
- Driving during the daily night ban: fine and a stop order until legal movement is possible again
- Failure to prove an exemption or permit: additional enforcement action
Swiss-mirrored rules
Liechtenstein's truck driving regime matches neighbouring Switzerland: both countries apply a full Sunday and public holiday ban and a daily 22:00–05:00 night ban to vehicles over 3.5 t. A truck planned around the Swiss bans is largely compliant in Liechtenstein too, but the ban-day calendars differ because Liechtenstein observes additional Catholic holidays such as Candlemas, St. Joseph's Day, Nativity of Mary and Immaculate Conception.
Alpine transit planning
Liechtenstein is small, but its location in the Alpine corridor between Switzerland and Austria means the bans affect route timing for regional and cross-border freight. The night ban applies every day of the year, not only at weekends or in summer, so overnight schedules through the region must park heavy vehicles before 22:00 or route around the Principality.
FAQ
Are trucks banned every Sunday in Liechtenstein?
Yes. Trucks over 3.5 t GVW and road trains or vehicle combinations over 5 t are banned every Sunday from 00:00 to 24:00 on all roads.
Is there a night truck ban in Liechtenstein?
Yes. A night driving ban applies every day of the year from 22:00 to 05:00, on all roads and including ordinary working days.
Which trucks are affected in Liechtenstein?
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight and road trains or vehicle combinations over 5 tonnes. This threshold is lower than the 7.5 t used in most EU countries, so vans and light trucks that drive freely elsewhere can fall under the Liechtenstein ban.
Does Liechtenstein have a summer Saturday truck ban?
No. Unlike Germany, Slovenia or Slovakia, Liechtenstein has no separate summer Saturday regime. The rules to plan around are the full-day Sunday and public holiday ban and the daily night ban.
Do the bans apply on all roads?
Yes. Both the Sunday and holiday ban and the night ban apply on all roads throughout the Principality of Liechtenstein, so even short movements inside the country are covered.
Why does tiny Liechtenstein matter for truck route planning?
It combines a full-day Sunday and public holiday ban with a daily 22:00–05:00 night ban at a low 3.5 t threshold, and it sits in the Alpine corridor between Switzerland and Austria. A transit leg through Liechtenstein has to fit outside both ban windows.
Official source
- Landespolizei des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (National Police)
- Amt für Strassenverkehr, Liechtenstein National Administration (llv.li)
- Swiss Verkehrsregelnverordnung (VRV, SR 741.11), Sunday and night driving ban provisions mirrored by Liechtenstein
Rules can change on short notice. Verify with the official sources above before dispatch.