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On June 6, 2026, the cantonal police of St. Gallen held the first 'Camper Day' in Oberbüren. Owners could weigh their vehicles for free and get advice on load limits. About 70 motorhomes and caravans took part, with experts from the road authority, TCS, and Wohnmobilland Schweiz.
The cantonal police of St. Gallen held the first preventive 'Camper Day' on June 6, 2026, at the police station weighbridge in Oberbüren. Owners of motorhomes and caravans could weigh their vehicles for free and receive advice on permissible residual load. About 70 motorhomes and caravans participated, along with experts from the road authority, TCS, and the 'Wohnmobilland Schweiz' association.
Overloading motorhomes impairs handling and can lead to exceeding axle loads, tire and wheel capacities, and warranty weight, resulting in fines or administrative measures. The measure aims to prevent overload fines and improve safety ahead of summer travel.
Based on the results, the police will decide whether to hold the event in other regions. A similar free weighing was also organized in Pfäffikon.
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A free weighing service for motorhomes and caravans was offered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The initiative aims to help avoid fines for overloading and...
A free weighing service for motorhomes and caravans was offered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The initiative aims to help avoid fines for overloading and improve road safety ahead of summer holidays.
The St. Gallen cantonal police held the first 'Camper Day' on June 6, 2026, at the Oberbüren police station weighbridge. Owners of motorhomes and cara...
The St. Gallen cantonal police held the first 'Camper Day' on June 6, 2026, at the Oberbüren police station weighbridge. Owners of motorhomes and caravans could weigh their vehicles and receive advice on remaining payload. Around 70 motorhomes and caravans participated, with experts from the road traffic office and TCS on site. Based on the results, police will decide on further events in other regions.
The St. Gallen cantonal police are holding the first «Camper Day» on June 6, 2026, at the police station in Oberbüren. Motorhome owners can have their...
The St. Gallen cantonal police are holding the first «Camper Day» on June 6, 2026, at the police station in Oberbüren. Motorhome owners can have their vehicle's unladen weight checked for free on a bridge scale. The aim is to prevent overloading, which impairs handling and can lead to fines or administrative measures. The campaign is supported by the road traffic office, TCS, and Wohnmobilland Schweiz.
The St. Gallen Cantonal Police are launching the 'Camper Day' prevention campaign on June 6, 2026, at the Oberbüren police station. Motorhome owners c...
The St. Gallen Cantonal Police are launching the 'Camper Day' prevention campaign on June 6, 2026, at the Oberbüren police station. Motorhome owners can weigh their vehicles on a bridge scale to determine the permissible remaining payload. The initiative aims to reduce risks from overloading, which negatively affects handling and can cause accidents. Experts from the road traffic office, TCS, and the 'Wohnmobilland Schweiz' association will be present.
The St. Gallen Cantonal Police will hold a preventive 'Camper Day' on June 6, 2026, in Oberbüren. Motorhome owners can weigh their vehicles on the pol...
The St. Gallen Cantonal Police will hold a preventive 'Camper Day' on June 6, 2026, in Oberbüren. Motorhome owners can weigh their vehicles on the police station's bridge scale and receive advice on permissible remaining payload. Overloading negatively affects handling and can cause accidents, leading to criminal charges and administrative measures. Experts from the Road Traffic Office, TCS, and the 'Wohnmobilland Schweiz' association will be present.
The St. Gallen cantonal police are holding a «Camper Day» on June 6, 2026, at the Oberbüren police station. Motorhome owners can have their vehicles' ...
The St. Gallen cantonal police are holding a «Camper Day» on June 6, 2026, at the Oberbüren police station. Motorhome owners can have their vehicles' empty weight measured to determine the remaining payload. The aim is to reduce risks from overloaded motorhomes on the road. Overloading negatively affects handling and can exceed axle loads, wheel and tire capacities, or the vehicle's warranty weight, leading to fines and administrative measures.
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