Essen
No-Stopping Zone Signs
Sign installation, arrow meanings and regulations.
Responsible Authority
- Name
- Amt für Straßen und Verkehr
- Department
- Amt für Straßen und Verkehr der Stadt Essen
- Address
- Alfredstraße 163, 45131 Essen
- Phone
- +49 201 88-0
No-Stopping Zone Signs in Essen
No-stopping zone signs in Essen must be installed on time and correctly. The installation period is 96 hours (4 full days) before the start of the no-stopping zone.
96 hours installation period
Installation protocol is mandatory
Installation Period
In Essen, no-stopping zone signs must be installed at least 96 hours before the start of the no-stopping zone. This corresponds to 4 full days.
Example: Moving on Saturday at 8:00 AM
- Signs must be in place by Tuesday at 8:00 AM at the latest
Important: The deadline applies from the time the no-stopping zone is to take effect, not from the time you want to use the zone.
Vehicles that were already parked before the signs were installed cannot be towed in case of problems. The 96-hour period gives vehicle owners time to relocate their vehicle.
Installation Protocol
The installation protocol documents when and where you installed the signs. It is your proof in case of disputes.
The protocol contains:
- Date and time of installation
- Exact position of each sign
- Photos of the installed signs
- List of already parked vehicles (license plates)
Pre-notation list: Note all license plates of vehicles already parked in the zone when installing. These vehicles were there before the no-stopping zone.
Renting Signs
You can rent the signs from a construction site safety company or a sign rental service.
Typical costs:
- Sign rental and installation: from 30 EUR per day
- Package prices: 125 to 180 EUR (complete package)
Number of signs:
- Small zone (2-3 parking spaces): 2 signs
- Medium zone (4-6 parking spaces): 3-4 signs
- Large zone (7+ parking spaces): 4+ signs
The signs must be placed at both ends of the zone and also in between for longer zones.
Correct Installation
How to install the signs correctly:
- Position: Signs at the beginning and end of the zone
- Visibility: Signs must be clearly visible
- Fastening: Secure fastening so they don't fall over
- Arrows: Pay attention to arrow direction (pointing toward the center of the zone)
Common mistakes:
- Signs installed too late (less than 4 days in advance)
- Signs not visible or obscured
- No installation protocol created
- Pre-notation list forgotten
Frequently Asked Questions
When must the signs be put up?
96 hours (4 full days) before the planned no-stopping zone.
Do I need an installation protocol?
Yes, the protocol documents when and where the signs were put up.
Where do I get the signs?
From a construction site safety company or sign rental service in Essen.
What happens if the signs are put up too late?
Vehicles that parked earlier cannot be towed.
Can I put up the signs myself?
Yes, but you then bear liability for correct installation.