Truck driving bans in France
Right now
Next restriction: Saturday, October 3, 22:00–24:00.
All times are local time in France.
Next 8 weeks
- Saturday, October 3
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, October 4
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Saturday, October 10
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, October 11
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Saturday, October 17
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, October 18
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Saturday, October 24
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, October 25
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Saturday, October 31
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, November 1
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Saturday, November 7
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, November 8
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Tuesday, November 10
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Wednesday, November 11
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Saturday, November 14
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, November 15
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Saturday, November 21
- 22:00–24:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
- Sunday, November 22
- 00:00–22:00 · Trucks over 7.5 t · Whole country
Exceptions
Specialised vehicles as well as agricultural machinery and equipment are excluded from the general ban. Prefectoral derogations may be granted, except for the specific restrictions applicable in the Île-de-France region (order of 16 April 2021).
Original text (French)
Sont exclus de l'interdiction générale les véhicules spécialisés ainsi que les matériels et engins agricoles. Des dérogations préfectorales peuvent être accordées, sauf pour les restrictions particulières applicables en Île-de-France (arrêté du 16 avril 2021).
Translation; the original text prevails.
Note
General ban from Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00.
Original text (French)
Interdiction générale du samedi 22 h au dimanche 22 h.
Translation; the original text prevails.
Eve of a public holiday: ban from 22:00.
Original text (French)
Veille de jour férié : interdiction à partir de 22 h.
Translation; the original text prevails.
Public holiday: ban until 22:00.
Original text (French)
Jour férié : interdiction jusqu'à 22 h.
Translation; the original text prevails.
General rules
Regular calendar bans apply on set days: Sundays, public holidays and seasonal periods.
Specific restrictions apply in the Île-de-France region and on certain routes; see the official brochure.
Original text (French)
Des restrictions particulières s'appliquent en Île-de-France et sur certains axes; voir la brochure officielle.
Translation; the original text prevails.
Source
Bison Futé (Ministère chargé des transports) — arrêté du 16 avril 2021 + interdictions complémentaires 2026 · Official document
Informations publiques de l'État français (Licence Ouverte / Open Licence).
Last successful check of the source: October 2, 2026.