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Motorhome Overloading: Highway Police Conducted Checks

11.05.2026 09:01 1 min 1 source
noz.de DEU
Motorhome Overloading: Highway Police Conducted Checks
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A free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans took place at the Emstunnel in Leer on the A31 motorway. 35 drivers had their vehicles checked. Police reported violations related to exceeding permissible weight limits.

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Motorhome Overloading: Highway Police Conducted Checks

11.05.2026 noz.de DEU Original source

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