Truck drivers will have to preregister before crossing state border with Russia, Belarus

On Wednesday, the Government decided to restrict the movement of cargo vehicles through the border with Russia and Belarus. It was decided that truck drivers would have to register in advance before crossing the border.

This way the Ministry of Transport and Communications is looking to manage queues of cargo vehicles at the border and to enhance border security.

Truck drivers willing to cross the border will have to register on the Queue Management Information System (EVIS) for transport vehicles waiting to cross the state border of the Republic of Lithuania. Registration will start on 1 December.

In addition, citizens of Russia and Belarus travelling on the Kaliningrad transit train will be prohibited from getting off and on the train in Vilnius Railway Station. Such measures have been already introduced in Kena and Kybartai train stations.

Passenger transport on non-regular international routes is also restricted. It is prohibited to travel on buses that have more than 9 seats, including the driver’s seat.

Earlier this year, Lithuania closed Lavoriškės and Raigardas border checkpoints, which resulted in 40% greater cargo vehicle queues at Medininkai and Šalčininkai border checkpoints. It is noted that the increased concentration of cargo vehicles raises additional threats at the border.