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Free preventive inspections for motorhomes and caravans have been held and are planned in Belgium. Weighing took place in Puurs-Sint-Amands, while Bruges will host a technical check on April 25, both without fines.
The Rivierenland police zone held a free preventive weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans in Puurs-Sint-Amands. From 8 AM to 3 PM at the parking lot near the N16 highway, owners could verify compliance with maximum permitted weight and axle loads. The campaign was informational, and no fines were issued.
Additionally, the local police in Bruges are organizing a free check-up for motorhomes and caravans on April 25. The event includes weighing on mobile scales and a technical inspection of suspension, lights, and brakes. This campaign is also preventive, with no fines imposed.
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The Local Police of Bruges is organizing a free check-up for motorhomes and caravans on April 25. The event includes weighing on mobile scales and a t...
The Local Police of Bruges is organizing a free check-up for motorhomes and caravans on April 25. The event includes weighing on mobile scales and a technical inspection of suspension, lights, and brakes. The action is preventive, and no fines will be issued.
Police zone Rivierenland organized a free preventive weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans in Puurs-Sint-Amands. Owners could check compliance...
Police zone Rivierenland organized a free preventive weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans in Puurs-Sint-Amands. Owners could check compliance with maximum permitted mass and axle load from 8 am to 3 pm at the parking lot along the N16 highway. The campaign was informational, with no fines issued.
Police zone Rivierenland organized a free preventive weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans. Owners could check if the maximum permitted mass a...
Police zone Rivierenland organized a free preventive weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans. Owners could check if the maximum permitted mass and axle load were exceeded, without fines being issued, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a parking lot along the N16 highway.
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