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Free Weighing and Advice for Motorhome Owners in Germany

02.07.2026 06:01 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Police in HSK and Bonn offer free weighing and safety consultations for motorhome and caravan owners ahead of the summer holidays.

The Hochsauerland district police (HSK) are organizing two free weighing events for motorhomes and caravans before the summer holidays. The first event takes place on 11 July 2026 in Olsberg, the second on 15 July in Arnsberg-Hüsten. No registration is required, and travel safety advice is also available.

Bonn police will hold two free safety events for motorhome and caravan owners ahead of the summer travel season. The events take place on 16 and 17 July 2026 in Königswinter and Bornheim. Owners can weigh their vehicles for free on radial-axle scales and receive advice from traffic police, crime prevention experts, and TÜV Rheinland specialists on technical condition, load securing, gas cylinder safety, and other topics. The event is purely informational, with no fines involved.

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Police offer free weighing of motorhomes and caravans before summer holidays

02.07.2026 sauerlandkurier.de DEU Original source

Bonn Police Offer Free Safety Checks for Motorhomes and Caravans

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Bonn Police Offers Free Safety Checks for Motorhomes and Caravans

25.06.2026 Polizei NRW DEU Original source
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