By Yasmine EDDAM
24 April 2025
Obtaining authorisation to operate as a road haulage operator, as we saw in our article on the conditions for entering the profession, is only the first step. Once your company has been set up and you have your licence, you need to understand and master the rules governing the movement of your vehicles. Far from being anarchic, the movement of heavy goods vehicles is subject to a complex set of regulations that vary depending on whether the transport is taking place on national territory, within the European Union or in relation to third countries. In addition, there are specific restrictions for safety or traffic management reasons. This article aims to clarify the main rules governing traffic and transport operations. Transport on French territory The general framework for purely internal transport operations on French territory is defined mainly by the Loi d'Orientation des...
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