Belarus: ban active NOW until 20:00 local time.
Belarus has no nationwide Sunday or public holiday driving ban for trucks. Heavy goods vehicles may run on every day of the year. One country-wide seasonal restriction applies: from 25 May to 31 August, vehicles with a maximum single axle load over 6 t are kept off the public road network between 11:00 and 20:00 on days when the air temperature rises above 25 °C. Toll roads are excluded from that restriction.
Next 30 days
| Date | Time (local) | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Seasonal. entire territory; when above 25 °C |
Rules & exemptions
| Ban | When | Time | Where | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer high-temperature restriction | 25 May – 31 August, on days when the air temperature exceeds 25 °C | 11:00–20:00 | The entire public road and motorway network, with the exception of toll roads | Vehicles with a maximum single axle load over 6 t. The restriction is triggered by air temperature, so it is not in force on cool days inside the season. |
Summer high-temperature restriction
25 May – 31 August 2026 · 11:00–20:00
In force only on days when the air temperature exceeds 25 °C. Applies to vehicles with a maximum single axle load over 6 t. Toll roads are excluded.
Exempt from the ban
Spring axle-load limits
Belarus limits axle loads during the spring thaw. The road authorities announce the dates and the permitted loads each year, and the limits are applied to local roads rather than to the republican network. The dates move with the weather, so they are published shortly before the thaw rather than fixed in the calendar.
What the temperature rule means in practice
The summer restriction is a weather trigger, not a fixed calendar ban. Between 25 May and 31 August a heavy vehicle can run all day if the air stays below 25 °C, and is held off the network from 11:00 to 20:00 on the days it does not. Plan long transits across Belarus for the early morning or the evening during hot spells.
FAQ
Is there a Sunday truck driving ban in Belarus?
No. Belarus has no nationwide Sunday or public holiday ban for heavy goods vehicles. Trucks may run on any day of the week.
When does the summer restriction apply?
From 25 May to 31 August, between 11:00 and 20:00, on days when the air temperature exceeds 25 °C.
Which vehicles does it cover?
Vehicles with a maximum single axle load over 6 t. Lighter vehicles are not affected, whatever their gross weight.
Are toll roads affected?
No. The restriction covers the public road and motorway network with the exception of toll roads.
Does it apply on every summer day?
No. It is activated by air temperature above 25 °C, so cool days inside the season are unrestricted.
Are there other seasonal limits in Belarus?
Yes. Axle-load limits during the spring thaw are announced each year by the road authorities and apply to local roads.
Official source
- Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Belarus
- Belavtodor, Department of Roads
- National Legal Internet Portal of the Republic of Belarus
Rules can change on short notice. Verify with the official sources above before dispatch.