Driving ban in Liechtenstein – 2025

Liechtenstein, although small in terms of area, has introduced strict regulations on heavy goods traffic. Based on these regulations, some vehicles are subject to driving restrictions, mainly at night and on Sundays and public holidays.

The aim of these regulations is to reduce noise, improve road safety and protect the environment and the lives of the Principality’s residents.

In this article, you will find detailed information on the hours of driving bans for heavy goods vehicles in Liechtenstein, exceptions allowing their movement in selected cases, and a list of public holidays in 2025 that are subject to restrictions.

Ban on lorries in Liechtenstein – general rules

In Liechtenstein, the bans mainly apply to lorries, including:

• motor vehicles and vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of over 3.5 tonnes,
• commercial tractors, work trucks and vehicles with trailers with a MAM of over 3.5 tonnes,
• motor vehicles with semi-trailers – in cases where they have a MAM of over 5 tonnes.

These restrictions apply throughout the Principality, on every Sunday and public holiday – for a full 24 hours, i.e. from 00:00 to 24:00.

In addition, a night-time ban has been introduced on the entire road network in the country, effective from 22:00 to 05:00 – regardless of the day of the week.

Restrictions on lorry traffic on public holidays – Liechtenstein 2025

The ban on lorries in Liechtenstein applies on the following public holidays:

DATE	HOLIDAY	HOURS OF THE BAN
1 January	New Year’s Day	00:00 – 24:00
6 January	Epiphany	00:00 – 24:00
2 February	Candlemas	00:00 – 24:00
19 March	St Joseph’s Day	00:00 – 24:00
21 April	Easter Monday	00:00 – 24:00
1 May	Labour Day	00:00 – 24:00
29 May	Ascension Day	00:00 – 24:00
9 June	Pentecost	00:00 – 24:00
19 June	Corpus Christi	00:00 – 24:00
15 August	National Day of the Principality of Liechtenstein	00:00 – 24:00
8 September	Nativity of Mary	00:00 – 24:00
1 November	All Saints’ Day	00:00 – 24:00
8 December	Immaculate Conception	00:00 – 24:00
25 December	Christmas Day	00:00 – 24:00
26 December	St. Stephen’s Day / Boxing Day	00:00 – 24:00

Planning routes with HOGS Maps

Despite its small size, Liechtenstein has introduced fairly strict rules prohibiting lorry traffic. The restrictions apply on Sundays and public holidays as well as at night.

Therefore, it is essential to check carefully before each journey through Liechtenstein whether the planned route coincides with the restrictions in force for lorries.

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Exceptions to the ban on heavy goods vehicles in Liechtenstein

Certain vehicles and special situations are exempt from the bans on heavy goods vehicles in Liechtenstein on Sundays, public holidays and at night.

These rules are specified in detail by local regulations and apply to both regular transport and exceptional situations.

Transport exempt from the ban without additional authorisation

The driving ban does not apply to the transport of:

• fresh food (unfrozen and unsterilised) with a shelf life of up to 30 days,
• slaughter animals and sport horses,
• cut flowers,
• persons (passenger transport),
• agricultural machinery and vehicles,
• vehicles towing a semi-trailer with a living area (e.g. caravans),
• public service vehicles such as fire engines, ambulances, police cars, civil defence vehicles, as well as vehicles responding to natural disasters.

In addition, the ban does not apply to agricultural tractors and other motor vehicles with trailers, provided that they are used exclusively for journeys related to agricultural activities.

When can a permit be obtained?

If travel on Sundays or at night is absolutely necessary and cannot be arranged otherwise, you can apply for a permit.

This applies, among others, to:

• circus groups, artists, orchestras, trade fair exhibitors,
• transport of stage sets and materials for cultural events,
• transport of daily newspapers and mail as part of the statutory obligation to provide services,
• television and media crews,
• employees servicing road, rail, energy, water supply or telecommunications infrastructure.

If such a permit has been obtained, up to 25% of the vehicle’s load space may be loaded with other goods.

Who issues the permits?

Permits are issued by the Liechtenstein Road Traffic Authority. If the route starts in Switzerland, the application must be submitted to the relevant cantonal authority in that country.

Each such permit is valid both in Liechtenstein and throughout Switzerland.

Summary

The ban on lorries in Liechtenstein in 2025 applies every Sunday and public holiday from 00:00 to 24:00, as well as at night between 22:00 and 05:00.

The restrictions apply to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of over 3.5 tonnes and certain combinations with a trailer or semi-trailer.

Certain types of transport, such as food, animals or emergency services, are exempt from the ban. In exceptional circumstances, individual permits may also be granted, provided that certain requirements are met.

It is essential for drivers and transport companies to plan their routes carefully through countries such as Liechtenstein, where restrictions on heavy goods vehicles apply. This will help them avoid unnecessary complications and delays during transport.

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