First 'Camper Day' in St. Gallen: police weigh 70 motorhomes and caravans

On Saturday, the St. Gallen cantonal police held its first 'Camper Day' at its Oberbüren base. Owners of motorhomes could weigh their vehicles for free and receive advice. The event attracted 70 people with 50 motorhomes. The focus was on overloading, which increases accident risk and leads to fines, especially when traveling abroad.

On January 25, 2025, the St. Gallen cantonal police conducted the first 'Camper Day' at the Oberbüren police station. Around 70 motorhomes and caravans were weighed on a bridge scale, after which traffic police informed drivers about remaining payload and risks of overloading. Overloaded vehicles can negatively affect handling and exceed permissible axle and tire loads, leading to fines and administrative measures. The police consider the event a success and are evaluating its expansion to other regions.

On June 6, 2026, the St. Gallen cantonal police conducted the first 'Camper Day' at the Oberbüren police station bridge scale. 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, TCS, and the 'Wohnmobilland Schweiz' association present. Overloading negatively affects handling and can lead to criminal charges and administrative measures.

On June 6, 2026, the St. Gallen cantonal police held the first preventive 'Camper Day' in Oberbüren. About 70 motorhomes and caravans were weighed, and drivers were informed about the risks of overloading. Overloading impairs handling and can exceed permissible axle loads, wheel and tire capacities. Violations may result in fines and administrative measures; the police will decide on further events based on the results.

On June 6, 2026, the St. Gallen cantonal police conducted the first 'Camper Day' at the Oberbüren police station. About 70 drivers of motorhomes and caravans weighed their vehicles on a bridge scale and received advice on remaining payload. Overloading negatively affects handling and can cause accidents, leading to fines and administrative measures. Experts from the road traffic office, TCS, and the 'Wohnmobilland Schweiz' association participated.

The St. Gallen cantonal police are hosting the first «Camper Day» on June 6, 2026, at the police station in Oberbüren. Motorhome owners can have their vehicle's unladen weight checked on a bridge scale. The initiative aims to prevent overloading, which impairs handling and may result in fines or administrative penalties. The event is supported by the road traffic authority, TCS, and Wohnmobilland Schweiz.

On June 6, 2026, in Oberbüren (St. Gallen canton), police will host a weighing event for motorhomes. Owners can check their vehicle's unladen weight on a bridge scale and receive advice on remaining payload. Overloading impairs handling and may cause accidents, leading to fines and administrative penalties.