Road transport: distribution of permits for heavy goods vehicles travelling in Switzerland

The European Parliament approved without amendment the common position. The act was accordingly deemed adopted in accordance with the common position. The Swiss Federal Council decided on 1 November 2000 to allow heavy goods vehicles of up to 34 tonnes to travel on its raods from 1 January 2001. The total number of "full weight" permits to be allocated will be 300 000 for the years 2001-2004. The number of "empty permits" available annually for the years 2001-2004 will be 220 000. �