New protest at the border: Polish farmers announce blocking of Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint
Polish farmers have announced a new protest at the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing point, partially blocking truck traffic. Find out more about the details of the planned action, traffic restrictions and recommendations for travelers during this period
On November 23, Polish farmers plan to start another protest on the border with Ukraine. According to the State Customs Service of Ukraine, the action will start at 9:00 a.m. Kyiv time near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint.
The protesters announced a partial blocking of traffic. Cars and buses will be able to cross the border as usual in both directions, but significant restrictions will be imposed on trucks.
This is not the first protest of Polish farmers on the border with Ukraine. The main reasons for the discontent are competition with Ukrainian producers and requirements to regulate imports of agricultural products.
Restrictions for trucks
According to the announced terms of the protest, the movement of freight transport will be partially restricted:
● Only one truck per hour will be allowed to enter Ukraine
● Exit from Ukraine will be completely blocked for trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons
Current situation on the border with Poland
Currently, the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint is operating in the normal mode. Customs clearance of all types of vehicles is unrestricted. However, the situation may change tomorrow morning.
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Recommendations for travelers
If you plan to cross the Ukrainian-Polish border in the near future
● Choose alternative checkpoints
● Follow the situation updates on official resources
● Consider possible delays when planning your trip
Important! Before traveling abroad, be sure to get a Green Card - an international car insurance policy. Without insurance, it is impossible to cross the border with Poland and other border countries.
Remember. If you are planning to drive from Ukraine to Poland by your own car, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for drivers in the country to avoid unpleasant situations. Read more about checkpoints, necessary documents, convenient routes and the main provisions of the SDA in our previous article.
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