In Kyiv, restrictions on truck traffic have been introduced due to the heat
Kyiv • UNN
On Sunday, July 19, truck traffic was restricted in the capital due to the heat. The ban applies to vehicles weighing over 24 tons at a temperature of +28 degrees.
On Sunday, July 19, restrictions on the movement of freight transport were introduced in the capital. This is reported by UNN with reference to the patrol police of Kyiv.
Details
To preserve the road surface, trucks are prohibited from moving when the air temperature is +28 degrees Celsius or higher. The ban applies to vehicles with an actual mass of over 24 tons and an axle load of over 7 tons
Truck drivers are advised to wait out the hot period at temporary parking areas in the right-of-way of highways and near road service facilities.
Reminder
On state roads in Ukraine, during periods of elevated air temperature, seasonal restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles have been introduced.