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Truck Driving Bans in Latvia 2026 Intet generelt weekendforbud

Data verificeret: 2026-07-12

Er der kørselsforbud for lastbiler i Letland i dag?

Letland har intet generelt weekend- eller helligdagsforbud for lastbiler; se reglerne nedenfor for, hvad der gælder i stedet.

Latvia has no nationwide truck driving ban: international and domestic freight may run on Sundays and public holidays without a general calendar restriction. The real restrictions are seasonal spring and autumn thaw weight limits on state gravel roads, where vehicles over the posted limit, usually 10 t, may not use affected sections, and local truck rules in Riga. Public holidays still mean heavier traffic and longer border queues even though driving itself stays legal.

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Forbudsdatoer 2026 (helligdage)

Dato	Dag	Helligdag	Omfang
2026-01-01	Thursday	New Year's Day	No general ban applies
2026-04-03	Friday	Good Friday	No general ban applies
2026-04-05	Sunday	Easter Sunday	No general ban applies
2026-04-06	Monday	Easter Monday	No general ban applies
2026-05-01	Friday	Labour Day	No general ban applies
2026-05-04	Monday	Restoration of Independence Day	No general ban applies
2026-05-24	Sunday	Whit Sunday	No general ban applies
2026-06-23	Tuesday	Ligo Day	No general ban applies
2026-06-24	Wednesday	Midsummer (Jani)	No general ban applies
2026-11-18	Wednesday	Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia	No general ban applies
2026-12-24	Thursday	Christmas Eve	No general ban applies
2026-12-25	Friday	Christmas Day	No general ban applies
2026-12-26	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas	No general ban applies
2026-12-31	Thursday	New Year's Eve	No general ban applies

Sæsonforbud

Spring thaw weight restriction (skidonis) — Spring and autumn thaw periods, announced by Latvijas Valsts celi,

During thaw, when meltwater and rain saturate the road base, Latvijas Valsts celi imposes mass restrictions on state gravel roads. Vehicles over the posted limit, usually 10 t, may not use the restricted sections. Hundreds of gravel road sections can be affected at once, most of them in Vidzeme and Latgale. No special permits for cargo transport are issued while a restriction is in force, and drivers must follow the posted weight-limit signs. Current restricted sections are published on the Latvijas Valsts celi map and via the LVC information line 80005555.

Undtagelser

Spring thaw limits do not apply to emergency vehicles, buses on scheduled public transport routes, fresh milk collection or livestock transport
Riga truck restrictions do not apply to vehicles delivering or collecting cargo in the zone, special work vehicles such as truck-mounted cranes, or emergency vehicles

Bøder

Riga truck transit violation: EUR 30

Local truck restrictions in Riga

Riga applies its own truck rules set by the city, not a national ban. On working days vehicles over 5 t are restricted on main approaches during peak hours, 07:00 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. Since 1 November 2024 transit by vehicles over 3.5 t is banned on several central street sections in the Grizinkalns, Brasa and Skanste areas, including A. Deglava Street, Pernavas Street, the Jorga Zemitana bridge, Sencu Street, Zirnu Street and part of Krisjana Valdemara Street. Vehicles delivering or collecting cargo, special work vehicles such as truck-mounted cranes, and emergency vehicles are exempt. The fine for breaching the transit ban is EUR 30.

Basic driving rules for trucks

Outside built-up areas trucks over 7.5 t may drive up to 80 km/h, and up to 50 km/h in towns. The general blood alcohol limit is 0.5, lowered to 0.2 for professional drivers. Dipped headlights or daytime running lights must be on at all times. Winter tyres are mandatory from 1 December to 1 March.

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Er der kørselsforbud for lastbiler i Letland i dag?

Letland har intet generelt weekend- eller helligdagsforbud for lastbiler; se reglerne nedenfor for, hvad der gælder i stedet.

Are trucks banned on Sundays in Latvia?

No. Latvia has no nationwide Sunday truck driving ban. Freight transport may run on Sundays across the country. Local truck rules in Riga apply on working days only.

Do public holidays stop truck traffic in Latvia?

No. There is no national public holiday driving ban for trucks in Latvia. Driving stays legal on holidays, though border crossings and main roads can be busier.

Are there spring weight restrictions on Latvian roads?

Yes. During spring and autumn thaw, Latvijas Valsts celi restricts heavy vehicles, usually over 10 t, on state gravel road sections. No cargo permits are issued during a restriction, and the affected sections are shown on the LVC map.

What truck rules apply in Riga?

On working days trucks over 5 t are restricted on main city approaches from 07:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00. Transit by vehicles over 3.5 t is banned on several central street sections, with exemptions for local deliveries and work vehicles.

I transit Latvia towards Lithuania or Estonia. Do their bans affect my plan?

Latvia itself has no Sunday or holiday truck ban, so the Latvian leg stays legal on any day. Lithuania and Estonia set their own rules, so check each country's national, local and seasonal restrictions separately for your travel dates.

Which basic road rules apply to trucks in Latvia?

Outside built-up areas the speed limit for trucks over 7.5 t is 80 km/h and 50 km/h in towns. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5, lowered to 0.2 for professional drivers. Dipped headlights or daytime running lights must be on at all times, and winter tyres are mandatory from 1 December to 1 March.