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In March 2026, police in the Mettmann district conducted a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans. Of 86 vehicles checked, only two were slightly overloaded. A similar event is scheduled for March 22 in Schleswig-Holstein.
Police in the Mettmann district (Germany) held a free voluntary weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans on March 14, 2026. Of the 86 vehicles checked, only two were slightly overloaded. Their owners received advice on proper weight distribution. No fines were issued; the campaign was preventive.
Police in the Duchy of Lauenburg and Stormarn districts (Schleswig-Holstein) will hold a similar weighing campaign on March 22, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00 at two locations. No registration is required. The goal is to ensure a safe start to the camping season.
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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 the 86 vehicles checked, only two were slightly overloaded; their owners received advice without fines.
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