Hungary decided to restrict truck traffic on its territory starting with March 1. The restrictions will be imposed on particular days and refer to heavy goods vehicles with a capacity of over 7.5 tonnes. They will be valid until November 4, 2016, IPN reports.

According to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, the bans will be valid on Saturdays, Sundays and on the national holidays of Hungary –March 15, August 20 and October 23.

The Hungarian authorities also decided that the truck drivers who already entered Hungary wil have to stay in special parking lots. This rule does not apply to trucks that transport perishable goods, including fruit, vegetables and products from these, chemical or highly flammable products, poultry and livestock, including cattle and pigs.

The carriers that will violate the restrictions will be fined about €3,300 and will be banned from entering/crossing Hungary for a period of up to five years.

In case of more serious violations of the given provisions, the carriers can have the vehicles and transported goods confiscated.