No-Stopping Zone Costs

A no-stopping zone in Cologne costs 36 EUR for the first day and 18 EUR for each additional day. Sign rental and possible additional costs for site inspections or consultations apply on top.

Official Fees

The fees for a no-stopping zone in Cologne are transparently tiered.

Fees for a temporary no-stopping zone:

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• Service
• Fee

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• First moving day
• 36 EUR

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• Each additional moving day
• 18 EUR

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Payment: You transfer the administrative fee after receiving the permit. The permit contains a payment reference number (Kassenzeichen) that you must include with the transfer.

Additional Costs

In certain cases, additional fees may apply for the permit:

Site inspection:

• 48 EUR for a required site inspection
• 6 EUR additional travel costs
• Charged when the authority needs to inspect the location

Consultation with police or other agencies:

• 12 EUR per quarter hour started
• Applies to complex cases or special situations

Modifications:

• 8.50 EUR for changes to issued permits
• Applies to date, time, or address changes

When do additional costs arise?

• For short-notice applications (less than 14 days' lead time)
• For complex street situations
• When consultation with police or civil engineering is needed
• For bottleneck areas with increased hazard potential

Sign Costs

The official fee covers only the permit. Traffic signs must be organised and paid for separately.

Typical sign costs:

• Single sign: 30 to 50 EUR per week
• Installation service: 20 to 40 EUR per sign
• Complete package: from approx. 80 EUR

Note: In narrow streets, the authority often requires signs to be placed on both sides. This doubles the number of signs needed and increases the length and fees.

Total Costs

The total costs are made up of:

1. Official fee at the Public Order Office (Amt fuer oeffentliche Ordnung)
2. Sign rental from a sign rental company
3. Possible additional costs (site inspection, consultations)

Sample calculation for a 1-day move:

• Official fee: 36 EUR
• Signs (2 pieces): 60 to 100 EUR
• Total: approx. 96 to 136 EUR

Sample calculation for a 2-day move:

• Official fee: 36 + 18 = 54 EUR
• Signs (2 pieces): 70 to 120 EUR
• Total: approx. 124 to 174 EUR

Sample calculation with site inspection:

• Official fee: 36 EUR
• Site inspection: 48 + 6 = 54 EUR
• Signs: 60 to 100 EUR
• Total: approx. 150 to 190 EUR

Do It Yourself or Hire a Service Provider

Self-application:

• You pay only the official fee + sign rental
• Most affordable option for straightforward cases
• Requires time for the application and organising signs

Service provider:

• Complete package from approx. 150 to 300 EUR
• Handles application, signs, and installation
• Municipal fees still apply on top

Note: Companies handle the application, installation, and removal. They charge additional service fees. The municipal fees must still be paid regardless.

Money-Saving Tips

Here is how you can save on your no-stopping zone in Cologne:

• Apply early: Avoid short-notice applications that trigger site inspections
• Complete documents: Incomplete applications cause delays and may incur reprocessing costs
• Plan realistically: Do not request too many days -- each additional day costs 18 EUR extra
• Compare sign rental companies: Prices vary considerably

More on the application process in the application guide.