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Feb 13 2018

IRU part of project to upgrade EU parking for trucks

IRU joins drive to establish safe parking areas across the EU, and calls for an improved parking infrastructure to enable rest time rules to be respected.
Involving a number of transport partners, including the European Secure Parking Organisation, the year-long study is financed by the European Commission, and recognises the urgent need to set up sufficient safe and secure parking facilities across Europe, to allow drivers to take compulsory rest breaks.

 

Matthias Maedge, who leads IRU’s work in Europe, said: “There is an ongoing debate in Brussels on the future of driving and rest time rules with the issue of the availability of safe and secure parking places for truck drivers topping the agenda. We need to make sure that drivers are provided with suitable conditions before enforcing the rules. The Commission’s initiative is a good step in this direction and we are glad to be part of it.” Read more

 

Source: IRU