German parking signs
Jun 5, 2016, 11:26 am
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There are so called Behelfsampeln, traffic lights that only work if needed or if a pedestrian pushes the button to cross the road. Those traffic lights work during the day and stop working for the night when there's little or no traffic.
The Swiss "improved" that version even further, by having the lights switch to red, if you are speeding. If you don't speed, the lights are usually completely switched off.
Anyway, most traffic lights won't be switched off. But the signs are very useful, when they do maintenance (where they switch off the lights) or if there's a black out, problem with the software, etc...
The Swiss "improved" that version even further, by having the lights switch to red, if you are speeding. If you don't speed, the lights are usually completely switched off.
Anyway, most traffic lights won't be switched off. But the signs are very useful, when they do maintenance (where they switch off the lights) or if there's a black out, problem with the software, etc...
Jun 5, 2016, 11:45 am
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There are so called Behelfsampeln, traffic lights that only work if needed or if a pedestrian pushes the button to cross the road. Those traffic lights work during the day and stop working for the night when there's little or no traffic.
The Swiss "improved" that version even further, by having the lights switch to red, if you are speeding. If you don't speed, the lights are usually completely switched off.
Anyway, most traffic lights won't be switched off. But the signs are very useful, when they do maintenance (where they switch off the lights) or if there's a black out, problem with the software, etc...
The Swiss "improved" that version even further, by having the lights switch to red, if you are speeding. If you don't speed, the lights are usually completely switched off.
Anyway, most traffic lights won't be switched off. But the signs are very useful, when they do maintenance (where they switch off the lights) or if there's a black out, problem with the software, etc...
Jun 5, 2016, 3:00 pm
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Obviously, traffic lights at major intersections are kept on and the additional signs have the only purpose to keep traffic fluid if the traffic lights stop for any reason.
And again, the descending order is:
1. Instructions of cops regulating traffic
2. Traffic lights
3. Signs posted at the intersection
4. Right has right of way
Jun 6, 2016, 5:50 am
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Jun 11, 2016, 12:53 pm
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I am not only able to read, I hold a German driving license since the late 70ies and I can read StVO, too and - probably more unusual - have done it. It is not as easy as said in post #3. You are allowed to load and unload as long as it takes (but without undue delay). I you leave your car without loading activity, you "park" in the legal sense even if you leave your car for less than 3 minutes.
Jun 12, 2016, 7:40 am
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however this does not mean that you will "never" get a ticket...some traffic wardens or policemen take their job too
serious
Jun 13, 2016, 4:38 am
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You are right in the strict words of the "law", but I rarely heard of anybody getting a ticket when you leave your car for the "allowed" stopping time..in fact even on airports, where they are very strict the police will just tell you hurry up an get back fast..same in the city centers...
however this does not mean that you will "never" get a ticket...some traffic wardens or policemen take their job too
serious
however this does not mean that you will "never" get a ticket...some traffic wardens or policemen take their job too
serious
. Airports however are a totally different animal since in Germany police will hardly give you any ticket since airports are quite frequently private property.
Jun 13, 2016, 5:31 am
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and for you as the lawyer its the difference between "Öffentlicher und nichtöffentlicher Verkehr"
Jun 11, 2023, 9:38 pm
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Parking question on the Parkraumbewirtschaftung zones in Berlin:
These are most of the central areas, including where we will be staying near Prenzlauer Berg in a few weeks. It looks like enforcement is M-Sa 9am until Midnight (24:00). And I assume I have to get a paid "Schein" and place it on the rental car dashboard.
1. do the Parkschein automats take only coins ? Or are Euro notes accepted
2. do the Scheine last for multiple hours (like 10 hours at a time?) If not, it would be necessary to go to the automat repeatedly.
3. how do the locals deal with parking if they don't own a garage or private spot?
These are most of the central areas, including where we will be staying near Prenzlauer Berg in a few weeks. It looks like enforcement is M-Sa 9am until Midnight (24:00). And I assume I have to get a paid "Schein" and place it on the rental car dashboard.
1. do the Parkschein automats take only coins ? Or are Euro notes accepted
2. do the Scheine last for multiple hours (like 10 hours at a time?) If not, it would be necessary to go to the automat repeatedly.
3. how do the locals deal with parking if they don't own a garage or private spot?
Jun 12, 2023, 1:44 am
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You can get the parking app and renew your parking periodically, no need to go to the parking meter each time. Berlin allows 4 apps for paying parking, I used easypark last year.
Jun 12, 2023, 5:18 am
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Beware: In some places, there is a maximum time allowed at that spot, even if you pay (on the app or by buying new a "schein" aka meter feeding). This will result in a fine.
Jun 12, 2023, 7:20 am
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You can buy a "Parkticket" up to the maximum allowed time. You can pay with coins and sometimes with cards (mostly Maestro). Best option is indeed using an app like easypark. I only do it these days.