Moscow region considers daytime regional road truck traffic ban

The Main Public Roads Administration for the Moscow region has prepared a draft decree banning the use of regional roads by trucks weighting over 12tonnes from 6am until 10pm. The ban on use of the Moscow Ring Road by trucks during daytime was introduced in March last year. The final decision on whether or not to ban 12tonne plus trucks on regional roads during daytime will be made by the Moscow region's government.
January 22, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The Main Public Roads Administration for the Moscow region has prepared a draft decree banning the use of regional roads by trucks weighting over 12tonnes from 6am until 10pm. The ban on use of the Moscow Ring Road by trucks during daytime was introduced in March last year. The final decision on whether or not to ban 12tonne plus trucks on regional roads during daytime will be made by the Moscow region's government.
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