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Police weigh motorhomes at Ahorn-Treffen event

31.05.2026 12:10 1 min 1 source
westfalen-blatt.de DEU
Police weigh motorhomes at Ahorn-Treffen event
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As part of a service campaign in Vlotho, police and organizers of the Ahorn-Treffen motorhome rally conducted a weighing check. On May 29, a mobile scale was set up at the entrance to the Überland campsite. The initiative aims to ensure compliance with permissible gross vehicle weight and proper cargo securing for safe travel.

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Police weigh motorhomes at Ahorn-Treffen event

31.05.2026 westfalen-blatt.de DEU

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