Truck Driving Bans in Sweden 2026 Next ban

Data verified: 2026-07-12 · local time: 21:20

Is there a truck ban in Sweden today?

No ban is active right now. The next ban window: Fri 16 Oct from 07:00 (local time).

Sweden has no nationwide Sunday or public holiday driving ban for trucks. Heavy goods vehicles may operate on every day of the year. The restrictions that do apply are weight based: the bearing class (barighetsklass, BK) of each road sets the maximum gross weight, and vulnerable roads can carry temporary spring thaw (tjallossning) limits of 12, 8 or 4 tonnes. Winter tyres are mandatory on heavy vehicles from 10 November to 10 April.

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Next ban windows (7 days)

Date	From	Until	Details
Thu 15 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections
Fri 16 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections
Sat 17 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections
Sun 18 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections
Mon 19 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections
Tue 20 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections
Wed 21 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections
Thu 22 Oct	07:00	19:00	dangerous-goods transports; selected road sections

Ban dates 2026 (holidays)

Date	Day	Holiday	Scope
2026-01-01	Thursday	New Year's Day	No general ban applies
2026-01-06	Tuesday	Epiphany	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	May Day	No general ban applies
2026-05-14	Thursday	Ascension Day	No general ban applies
2026-05-24	Sunday	Whit Sunday	No general ban applies
2026-06-06	Saturday	National Day of Sweden	No general ban applies
2026-06-20	Saturday	Midsummer Day	No general ban applies
2026-10-31	Saturday	All Saints' Day	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

Seasonal bans

Spring thaw weight restriction (tjallossning) — Spring, dates vary by region and year,

During the worst frost thaw period Trafikverket may temporarily lower the bearing capacity of vulnerable roads. The maximum permitted gross weight or axle weight for motor vehicles is then cut to 12, 8 or 4 tonnes. Restrictions are decided together with the road maintenance contractor and are shown on Trafikverket's traffic information map. They mainly affect lower class roads.

Road bearing classes (BK)

Sweden manages truck weights through the bearing class system (barighetsklass) rather than a calendar ban. Trafikverket assigns each road and bridge a class that caps the gross weight it may carry. BK1 permits up to 64 tonnes and covers most of the public road network, BK2 up to 51.4 tonnes, and BK3 up to 37.5 tonnes. BK4, introduced to open the network to 74 tonne vehicles, permits up to 74 tonnes but sets extra requirements on the vehicle, such as driven axles with dual mounted wheels and air or equivalent suspension for heavier combinations. Unless signed otherwise a general road belongs to BK1. The weight allowed on any route also depends on the distance between the axles, so operators check the class and the gross weight tables before planning a heavy load.

Winter driving requirements

Heavy vehicles with a gross weight over 3.5 tonnes must be fitted with winter tyres or equivalent equipment from 10 November to 10 April, and this applies whatever the weather. The requirement covers all tyres of the combination, including the trailer. Tyres on the towing vehicle's front and drive axles must carry the Alpine three peak mountain and snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, be marked POR, or be studded; M+S marked tyres are not accepted on those axles. During wintry road conditions the tread depth on a heavy vehicle must be at least 5 mm. The rules apply to foreign registered lorries and buses in the same way as to Swedish vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a truck ban in Sweden today?

No ban is active right now. The next ban window: Fri 16 Oct from 07:00 (local time).

Are trucks banned on Sundays in Sweden?

No. Sweden has no nationwide Sunday driving ban for trucks. Heavy goods vehicles may drive on every day of the week.

Do public holidays stop truck traffic in Sweden?

No. There is no nationwide public holiday driving ban. Trucks may operate on all Swedish public holidays, including New Year's Day, Easter and Christmas.

What is the BK road class system in Sweden?

Every road has a bearing class (barighetsklass) that sets the maximum gross weight. BK1 allows up to 64 tonnes, BK2 up to 51.4 tonnes, BK3 up to 37.5 tonnes, and BK4 up to 74 tonnes. Unless stated otherwise a general road belongs to BK1. The weight actually allowed also depends on the spacing between the axles.

Do trucks need winter tyres in Sweden?

Yes. Heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must run winter tyres from 10 November to 10 April, regardless of the weather. The requirement covers all axles of the combination, including the trailer. Tyres on the towing vehicle's front and drive axles must carry the Alpine (3PMSF) symbol, be POR marked or be studded, and tread depth must be at least 5 mm during wintry road conditions.

What weight limits apply during the spring thaw?

During the tjallossning period Trafikverket can cut the maximum gross or axle weight on affected roads to 12, 8 or 4 tonnes to protect the road structure. The roads under restriction are published on Trafikverket's traffic information map.