Ukraine has imposed restrictions on the movement of trucks during high temperatures, the press service of the traffic police has announced.
According to the active legislation, restrictions are to be imposed on the movement of heavy trucks with a weight of more than 24 tons and an axle load of more than 7 tons when the atmospheric temperature rises above 28 degrees Celsius.
The movement of such vehicles is prohibited from 10:00 to 22:00. This measure was introduced to preserve public roads, the surface of which may be deformed by heavy loads.
Drivers will see information about the traffic restrictions on road signs and billboards.
