If, because of road works, the roadway of a motorway is closed and a contraflow lane is set up on the opposite roadway, may a truck driver use it?

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According to Article 41(1) of the General Traffic Regulations, the rule on a contraflow lane depends on why it is set up: For traffic-flow reasons: only motorcycles and passenger cars may use it; it is prohibited to all other vehicles, including trucks and passenger cars with a trailer. For works on the roadway, such as the closure of a motorway roadway for road works: all types of vehicles authorized to use the road under works may drive on it, unless expressly prohibited. Therefore, a truck driver may use that lane, unless signage or an express prohibition prevents it. Denying trucks access under any circumstances confuses this case with the traffic-flow one, and allowing it without any restriction at all times overlooks that an express prohibition may exist.

If, because of road works, the roadway of a motorway is closed and a contraflow lane is set up on the opposite roadway, may a truck driver use it?

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