No-Stopping Zone Apply

Applying for a no-stopping zone (Halteverbot) in Berlin costs at least EUR 21 and usually takes around 4 weeks. You can submit the application online or with a PDF form. The responsible authority is the Road Traffic Authority (Strassenverkehrsbehoerde) in the district where the zone will be set up.

Here you will find the key steps, required documents, deadlines, and common mistakes to avoid.

Submit application

Any resident can submit an application to the district office, either directly or through a service provider. The minimum fee is EUR 21. For more fee details, see the cost guide.

Basic requirements:

• Reason for the no-stopping zone (for example moving, construction work, event)
• Traffic sign plan with dimensions
• Exact start and end time for validity

The authority reviews each application individually and balances public and private interests. Moves and construction work are usually accepted as valid reasons.

Important restrictions:

• No no-stopping zones in front of schools during school hours
• No blocking of bus stops or disabled parking spaces
• At least 5 meters distance from intersections and driveways

The authority can reject an application or request changes. You receive the decision in writing. Fees are charged only after approval.

Required documents

Berlin offers two official application channels. Both are handled by the same district authority.

A) Online form via Berlin service portal

Use the online form to submit everything digitally.

1. Open the online form
2. Enter personal and contact details
3. Upload the traffic sign plan (PDF or image)
4. Enter exact date and time window
5. Explain your reason in detail
6. Submit the application

B) PDF form by email or post

Use the PDF form if you prefer a manual workflow.

1. Download the PDF form
2. Fill it in digitally or by hand
3. Attach the traffic sign plan
4. Add exact timeframe and justification
5. Send by email or post

Traffic sign plan requirements:

The plan must be to scale and include house numbers, driveways, other traffic signs, trees, street lights, and the requested no-stopping zone. Include dimensions in meters. Simple rough sketches are not sufficient.

Legal basis is Section 45 (6) StVO. The authority issues the official order, but signs must be rented separately from a provider.

Processing time

Average processing time in Berlin is about 4 weeks, but it varies by district workload.

Deadlines at a glance:

• Submit application at least 6 weeks in advance
• Plan around 4 weeks for processing
• Install signs at least 72 hours before validity starts

The 72-hour rule is mandatory. In practice, signs are often installed 4 days earlier to stay safe.

Districts process at different speeds. Some districts can handle business requests faster, while private requests may take longer depending on volume.

Common mistakes

Many delays are caused by avoidable errors:

• Missing or inaccurate sign plan
• Too little lead time
• Incomplete justification
• Unrealistic time windows
• Missing contact data

A rejected application can delay your move by weeks.

What to do if rejected

You can file an objection or submit a new, adjusted application. In many cases, a smaller zone or a different time window has better approval chances.

After approval

You receive the official temporary no-stopping order by post or email. It contains the exact times and sign positions. Without this order, signs must not be installed.

Signs are rented from external providers. Budget extra costs for rental and installation. For more detail, see the sign guide.

All information without guarantee. Binding information is provided only by the responsible authority.