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Brenner trap: campers face €90 fine on Austrian A13

12.05.2026 07:44 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Brenner trap: campers face €90 fine on Austrian A13
Original source: PROMOBIL

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On Austria's A13 at Lueg Bridge, temporary rules ban motorhomes over 3.5 t from the right lane. Violators risk a €90 fine and possible extra toll.

On the A13 motorway in Austria, at the Lueg Bridge, temporary rules apply to motorhomes heavier than 3.5 tonnes. They are prohibited from using the right lane, which is reserved for light vehicles. Violations incur a fine of around €90, and drivers may also be forced to repeat the section with an additional toll payment.

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  • During bridge repairs, the right lane is temporarily used as a passing lane for cars.
  • Automatic scales at the Lueg Bridge section detect overloads, after which police stop drivers and issue fines.
  • ASFINAG's system separates traffic by weight due to the bridges' poor condition.

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Brenner Trap for Campers: Austria Imposes Instant €90 Fine

12.05.2026 moin.de DEU Original source

Weighbridges on the Brenner: Right lane becomes a double fine trap for campers

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