Georg Dornauer, a free member of the Tyrolean state parliament and former Deputy Governor, is advocating for a relaxation of the truck night driving ban. He proposes allowing continuous driving on Sundays starting at 10:00 PM on the A12 and A13 motorways.
The current ban runs from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM on Sundays and holidays. Dornauer suggests doubling night tolls, implementing noise protection, and prioritizing emission-free vehicles. Currently, electric and hydrogen trucks already have specific exemptions.
This proposal comes as Italy files a transit lawsuit and the EU Advocate General labels the ban contrary to law. Despite this, Governor Anton Mattle and the ÖVP-Social Democrat coalition intend to maintain existing transit emergency measures in the region.