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Brussels investigates ‘illegal’ mega-truck activity

April 19, 2010

Allegations by a Green MEP have led the Commission to investigate possible illegal activity in which oversized lorries are operating between Germany and Denmark.

Current EU law limits lorries that cross borders to 44 tonnes; but 60-tonne lorries – known by various names, including ‘megatrucks’ and ‘gigaliners‘ – are permitted within national borders. The Green MEP Michael Cramer claims there is cross-border activity between Germany and Denmark, and if the Commission finds this to be true, it is likely to take legal action against both states.

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