Police in Gütersloh will hold two free weighing days for motorhomes and caravans on July 10 and 17, from 8:00 to 20:00, in front of the district administration building (Herzebrocker Straße 140). The measure aims to improve safety: exceeding the permissible gross weight impairs braking distance and stability. Road service staff will also advise on optimal loading (heavy items low, secure fastening). Prior registration by email is required.
Police in the Mettmann district (North Rhine-Westphalia) will hold a free weighing event for motorhomes and caravans on June 27, 2026, at the police station parking lot. The campaign aims to prevent overloading: many travelers exceed the permissible weight due to full water tanks, gas cylinders, and luggage. Overloading will not be penalized; participants will receive advice on proper loading. To manage the flow, vehicles with an even last digit on their plate are weighed from 10:00 to 12:00, and odd digits from 12:00 to 14:00.
Earlier, AC Lüdenscheid and ADAC conducted a weighing campaign for motorhomes before the holiday season. It turned out that many vehicles exceed the permissible weight. When stopped by police, drivers must immediately unload excess cargo, leaving it at the rest area. Experts recommend considering the weight of all items, including food, to avoid fines and accidents.