Where to check German tunnel categories
The German Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) publishes an overview of notified tunnel restrictions. It explains that the Länder are responsible for categorisation and signs, and that the signs displayed locally are binding. Letters B to E appear on supplementary plates below traffic sign 261. See the official BMV overview.
Check the road authority or tunnel operator for the route concerned, including any temporary arrangements, before dispatch. Record the source and the planned date and time of passage so the driver and planner are working from the same information.
Why the date of a tunnel list matters
The BMV page checked for this guide is dated 18 March 2024, while its table states a last amendment of 5 January 2022. Some rows include time windows or older end dates. Treat that table as a starting point and verify the relevant entry; it is not a live confirmation of unrestricted passage.
The “2013” in this DGSA page’s address belongs to its historical URL. This is an updated reference guide, not a claim that a 2013 tunnel list remains current. Source: BMV page and table dates.
Information to assemble before a route review
Prepare the transport classification and UN numbers, quantities, packaging or tank details, vehicle configuration, planned route and crossing times. Identify every tunnel on the proposed route and any alternative. If a restriction is unclear, resolve it with the responsible authority before routing the vehicle through the tunnel.
For the underlying dangerous goods framework, use the official ADR 2025 Volume II alongside the relevant national and local information. A navigation app’s suggested route does not replace this review.
Journeys connecting Germany and Spain
Describe the complete itinerary when requesting advice, including transit countries, loading and unloading points and any sea leg. DGSA can discuss the dangerous goods checks needed for an operation involving Spain in English or Spanish.
Related resources: tunnel categories in Great Britain, Spain’s road freight control document and DGSA advisory services.
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