Applying for an exemption from the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays

    Under certain conditions, you can apply for an exemption from the ban on Sundays and public holidays.

    Description

    In Germany, trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 7.5 tons and trailers behind trucks are not permitted to travel on Sundays and public holidays between midnight and 10 p.m..

    The ban does not apply to the transportation of fresh milk, fresh meat and fresh fish or perishable fruit and vegetables, for certain combined rail-road freight transport up to a distance of 200 km or port-road transport up to a distance of 150 km.

    Exceptions to the ban on driving on Sundays and public holidays can be granted under certain conditions.

    Prerequisites

    An exemption may only be granted if certain conditions are met, e.g:

    • supplying the population with perishable foodstuffs
    • Timely loading and unloading of sea-going vessels
    • maintenance of the operation of public supply or transport facilities.

    An exemption permit is issued following a written application. Applications can be submitted by fax.

    Online services

    There is currently no online service available for this location.

    Competent office

    Responsibility lies with the district, the independent city, the large independent city and the independent municipalities.

    Contact point

    Responsibility lies with the district, the independent city, the large independent city and the independent municipalities.

    Contact person

    Landkreis Wesermarsch - Fachdienst 32 - Sicherheit, Ordnung & Straßenverkehr - Bußgeldstelle

    Address

    address

    Poggenburger Straße 15
    26919 Brake (Unterweser)

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    Elevator available
    Wheelchair access

    Opening hours

    Mo - Do  08:00 - 15:30 Uhr Freitag   08:00 - 12:00 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung; Mo - Do  08:00 - 15:30 Uhr Freitag   08:00 - 12:00 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung

    Contact

    telephone: 04401 927-0

    fax: 04401 927-100

    Internet

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    Landkreis Wesermarsch - Fachdienst 32 - Sicherheit, Ordnung & Straßenverkehr - Führerscheinstelle

    Address

    address

    Poggenburger Straße 15
    26919 Brake (Unterweser)

    Save contact

    Elevator available
    Wheelchair access

    Opening hours

    Mo. - Fr.: 08:30 - 12:00 Uhr Mo. - Do. 14:00 - 15:30 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung ; Mo. - Fr.: 08:30 - 12:00 Uhr Mo. - Do. 14:00 - 15:30 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung

    Contact

    Contact person

    Internet

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    Deutsch

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    Landkreis Wesermarsch - Fachdienst 32 - Sicherheit, Ordnung & Straßenverkehr - Allgemeine Verkehrsangelegenheiten

    Address

    address

    Poggenburger Straße 15
    26919 Brake (Unterweser)

    Save contact

    Elevator available
    Wheelchair access

    Opening hours

    Mo - Do  08:00 - 15:30 Uhr Freitag   08:00 - 12:00 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung; Mo - Do  08:00 - 15:30 Uhr Freitag   08:00 - 12:00 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung

    Contact

    telephone: 04401 927-330

    Contact person

    Internet

    Version

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    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de
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    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Required documents

    Informal application with justification and certificate of urgency

    Forms

    Not specified

    Prerequisites

    Not specified

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    Procedure

    Not specified

    Deadlines

    An individual permit is valid for one journey with one vehicle or vehicle combination.

    A permanent exemption permit for up to one year may only be issued if, in addition to the requirements for an individual permit, the need for regular transportation is also established.

    Processing time

    Not specified

    Costs

    for 1 year in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt): Fee from 105,00 EUR to 160,00 EUR

    for 1 year in accordance with the German Road Traffic Fee Regulations (GebOSt): Fee from 105,00 EUR to 160,00 EUR

    for individual approval in accordance with the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOst): Fee from 55,00 EUR to 95,00 EUR

    for individual approval in accordance with the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOst): Fee from 55,00 EUR to 95,00 EUR

    Notes (specifics)

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    Further Information

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    Bemerkungen

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    Unterstützende Institutionen

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    Welche Dokumente resultieren aus dieser Leistung?

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    Area of validity

    Lower Saxony

    Official approval

    Officially approved by Not specified on 17.08.2007

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    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de
    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017
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    Englisch

    Sprache: en
    Sprachbezeichnung nativ: English
    Technisch erstellt on 07.07.2021
    Technisch geändert on 23.10.2024