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In Mettmann, police held a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans. Of 86 checked, only two were slightly overloaded; owners received advice.
Police in the Mettmann district conducted a voluntary safety check, weighing recreational vehicles. On March 14, 2026, 86 owners had their motorhomes and caravans weighed. Only two vehicles were slightly overloaded; their owners received advice on weight distribution. The campaign was preventive, and no fines were issued.
A similar campaign is planned in Switzerland: on March 22, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00, police will offer free weighing at two sites in the Herzogtum Lauenburg and Stormarn districts. No registration is required.
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Police will conduct a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans ahead of the camping season. The event will take place on March 22, 2026, fro...
Police will conduct a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans ahead of the camping season. The event will take place on March 22, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00 at two locations in the Herzogtum Lauenburg and Stormarn districts, with no registration required.
The Mettmann district police conducted a voluntary weighing campaign for recreational vehicles. Out of 86 caravans and motorhomes checked, only two we...
The Mettmann district police conducted a voluntary weighing campaign for recreational vehicles. Out of 86 caravans and motorhomes checked, only two were slightly overloaded, and their owners received advice on weight distribution.
The Mettmann District Police Authority conducted a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans. On March 14, 2026, 86 owners had their vehicles...
The Mettmann District Police Authority conducted a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans. On March 14, 2026, 86 owners had their vehicles weighed, with only two found to be slightly overloaded and receiving advisory guidance.
Mettmann police held a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans on March 14, 2026. Out of 86 vehicles checked, only two were slightly overlo...
Mettmann police held a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans on March 14, 2026. Out of 86 vehicles checked, only two were slightly overloaded, and their owners received advice on weight distribution. The campaign was preventive, and no fines were issued for overloading.
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On March 14, 2026, Mettmann police held a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans. Of 86 vehicles checked, only two were slightly overloaded; no fines were issued.
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