No-stopping zone costs in Köln
Calculate official fees, sign costs and total costs.
A no-stopping zone in Köln costs 36 EUR for the first day and 18 EUR for each additional day. In addition, there is sign hire and, where applicable, additional costs for site inspections or coordination.
Official fees
The fees for a no-stopping zone in Köln are transparently tiered.
Fees for a mobile no-stopping zone:
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- Service
- Fee
- First moving day
- 36 EUR
- Each additional moving day
- 18 EUR
- Use of external lift
- 14 EUR extra
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Payment: You transfer the administrative fee after receiving the permit. The permit contains a Kassenzeichen, which you must state when making the transfer.
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Additional costs
In certain cases, additional fees may be charged for the permit:
Site inspection:
- 48 EUR if a site inspection is required
- 6 EUR travel costs in addition
- Charged if the authority has to check the site
Coordination with the police or other offices:
- 12 EUR per started quarter of an hour
- Applies in complex cases or special situations
Changes:
- 8,50 EUR for changes to permits that have been granted
- Applies to changes of date, time or address
When do additional costs apply?
- For short-notice applications (less than 14 Tage lead time)
- In complex road situations
- If coordination is needed with the police or Tiefbau
- In narrow sections with increased risk potential
Sign costs
The official fee only covers the permit. You must organise and pay for traffic signs separately.
Typical sign costs:
- Single sign: 30 to 50 EUR per week
- Installation service: 20 to 40 EUR per sign
- Complete package: from around 80 EUR
Note: In narrow streets, the authority often orders installation 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:
- Official fee at the Amt für öffentliche Ordnung
- Sign rental from a sign hire company
- Additional costs if applicable (site inspection, coordination)
Example calculation for a 1-day move:
- Official fee: 36 EUR
- Signs (2 units): 60 to 100 EUR
- Total: around 96 to 136 EUR
Example calculation for a 2-day move:
- Official fee: 36 + 18 = 54 EUR
- Signs (2 units): 70 to 120 EUR
- Total: around 124 to 174 EUR
Example calculation with site inspection:
- Official fee: 36 EUR
- Site inspection: 48 + 6 = 54 EUR
- Signs: 60 to 100 EUR
- Total: around 150 to 190 EUR
Do it yourself or use a service provider
Apply yourself:
- You only pay the official fee + sign rental
- Cheapest option for straightforward cases
- Time required for the application and organising the signs
Service provider:
- Complete package from around 150 to 300 EUR
- They handle the application, signs and installation
- The city fees still apply on top
Note: Companies handle the application, installation and removal. They also charge service fees. The city fees still have to be paid.
Money-saving tips
How to save money on your no-stopping zone in Cologne:
- Apply early: Avoid short-notice applications with a site inspection
- Complete documents: Incomplete applications cause delays and can cost extra for follow-up processing
- Plan realistically: Do not apply for too many days, each day costs an extra 18 EUR
- Compare sign hire companies: Prices vary widely
More about the application process in the Application guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a no-stopping zone in Cologne cost on the first day?
36 EUR for the first moving day.
How much does each additional day cost?
18 EUR for each additional moving day.
How much does a site inspection cost?
48 EUR plus 6 EUR travel costs, if required.
Are the signs included in the fee?
No, you must arrange the signs separately through a sign hire company.
How much does a change cost?
8,50 EUR for date, time or address changes.