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* Germany—Following a number of recent fines on British drivers, they are being warned that log books must be kept for vehicles between 2.8-3.5 tonnes. This is because German domestic rules are stricter than EU law.
* Belgium—The number of roads covered under the eurovignette scheme may be increased, It is proposed that as well as A and E roads, N roads will be included.
* Italy—New impounding laws come in later this year but enforcement officials have now been given the the power to impound for two to six months as well as issue fines.
* Former Yugoslavia—Drivers will need a bill of goods, a Eur 1 form and a TIR carnet. At border crossings drivers should expect to pay 200 dinars federal tax; 500 dinars Serbian tax; road tolls and must have a Yugoslav green card.
* Bulgaria—A ban on lorries over 15 tonnes has been introduced on the E79 between Sofia and Pernik from 08:00hr5 until 21:00hrs on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
* Russia—Due to the high risk to goods vehicles, the Czech and Slovak haulage associations have established two secure parking areas in Smolensk and Moscow. For details contact the IRU on +41 22 918 2700.
* The FTA has introduced a TIR carnet refund scheme.The refunds of £20 (ex-VAT) per carnet, are available on all returned carnets issued after 2 January 1996.
* Four certificates exempting the chemical MDI from carriage of dangerous goods regulations have been issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The decision brings the UK in line with other European nations that don't class MDI as dangerous.