Free weighing campaigns for motorhomes and caravans in Germany ahead of summer holidays

On July 7, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, ADAC Westfalen and the police of Märkischer Kreis offer free weighing of motorhomes and caravans at the Verkehrswacht site (Sonnenblumenallee 118) in Hemer. The campaign focuses on safe travel, proper loading, and theft prevention. Police warn that the permissible weight is often exceeded by additional equipment (awnings, roof boxes, tents), affecting handling. Advice includes securing loads, locking vehicles during stops, and using well-frequented rest areas for overnight breaks.

The Unna district police will hold a free weighing campaign for motorhomes and caravans on July 11, 2026, at the Woolworth parking lot in Kamen. The event aims to inform owners about load limits and driving license requirements. Vehicles up to 3.5 tons require a class B license; heavier vehicles need B96 or BE. No fines will be issued; the campaign is purely educational and preventive.

Police in the Lippe district of Germany will hold two weighing events for motorhomes, caravans, and cars with trailers. The sessions take place on July 14 and 15, 2026, at the police station in Detmold. The aim is to check whether the total weight matches the driver's license category and to improve road safety. Participation is free, no fines are issued, and registration is required by July 10.

The Lippe district police (North Rhine-Westphalia) are organising two free weighing events for motorhomes, caravans and cars with trailers. The events will take place on 14 and 15 July 2026 at the police premises in Detmold. The aim is to inform owners about permissible gross vehicle weight, required driving licence category and risks of overloading. Participation is free, advance registration is mandatory by 10 July. Overweight vehicles will not be penalised; the focus is on prevention.

On June 27, 41 motorhomes and 24 trailers were weighed for free at the Mettmann police station despite extreme heat. Only a few vehicles had slight overloads; no fines were issued. Police advised drivers on load security, especially for 3.5-tonne motorhomes.

The Lippe district police (North Rhine-Westphalia) are hosting two free weighing events for motorhomes and caravans. The sessions will take place on July 14, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00 and July 15 from 13:00 to 19:00 at the police station in Detmold (Waldweg 20). The aim is to help drivers verify that their vehicle's total weight complies with license requirements (B, B96, or BE) and avoid overloading. No fines will be issued for overloads found during the event, which is purely preventive. Registration by email is required by July 10.

The Lippe district police in North Rhine-Westphalia will hold two free weighing events for motorhomes, caravans, and cars with trailers ahead of the summer holidays. The events take place on July 14 and 15, 2026, at the police premises in Detmold. Participation is voluntary, and overweight vehicles will not be penalized — the focus is on prevention, informing drivers about permissible loads, license requirements, and cargo securing. On-site consultations on theft prevention and information from Dekra will also be available.

The Lüdenscheid Automobile Club, together with ADAC camping experts, is holding a weighing campaign for motorhomes and motorhome-trailer combinations. The event takes place on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schützenplatz Hohe Steinert. Participants receive a detailed protocol showing total weight and axle load distribution. Organizers note that overloaded or improperly loaded vehicles can impair handling and pose a safety risk.

The Lüdenscheid Automobile Club, together with ADAC Westfalen camping experts, is organizing a weighing action for motorhomes and caravans on June 13. The event takes place at Schützenplatz Hohe Steinert from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can have axle and wheel loads measured, receive advice on safe loading, and get a written weighing protocol. The service costs 15 euros; no prior registration is required.