Thousands of Trucks Flout Merwedebrug Ban, Dutch Drivers Fined
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Despite a ban on heavy traffic due to structural weaknesses, thousands of trucks and tour buses continue to cross the Merwedebrug near Gorinchem. Rijkswaterstaat reports that around 8,000 vehicles have disregarded the ban since last weekend, with about 80% bearing foreign license plates. So far, only Dutch drivers have received fines, as European agreements on license plate data exchange do not cover this offense. However, separate agreements with Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland will allow fines for their trucks starting September 1. Rijkswaterstaat is considering additional measures to enforce the ban.
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