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Long-haul truck drivers enduring extended journeys without sufficient rest periods.

Highway cops inspected a careless trucker on August 21, 2025, who disregarded rest rules and consistently drove his 18-wheeler beyond the speed limit.

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2025 September 8 . 5:33 PM

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Long-haul truck drivers spending extended periods without sufficient rest periods

Long-haul truck drivers enduring extended journeys without sufficient rest periods.

A Romanian truck driver, aged 50, has found himself in hot water after driving an articulated lorry for over three weeks without taking a single day off, and repeatedly violating speed limits on the A2 between Porta Westfalica and Hannover in mid-August 2025.

The driver, who is employed by a Spanish company, was overtaking despite a no-overtaking sign at 11:20 AM on the A2, near Porta Westfalica. According to reports, he had committed several speeding offenses, with his highest speed being 115 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

The driver's actions pose a significant risk to road safety and the general public, as truck accidents due to fatigue are a major concern. Furthermore, compliance with driving and rest times is a focus of the officers during regular controls in commercial passenger and goods transport.

Upon check, the driver was found to have operated the articulated lorry without sufficient rest periods. As a result, both the driver and the responsible company can expect hefty fines. The driver can expect a fine of over 3000 euros, while the company can expect a fine of over 11000 euros.

To clarify any further details, press inquiries can be directed to the Police Headquarters Bielefeld. Outside of office hours, inquiries can be made to the Control Center. The email address for press inquiries is [email protected].

It is important to note that this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to driving and rest times, and the dangers of speeding. The highway police regularly carry out controls in commercial passenger and goods transport to ensure road safety and protect the general public.