Installing no-stopping signs in Essen

Installation deadline, installation protocol and hiring signs.

No-stopping signs in Essen must be put up in good time and correctly. The installation deadline is 96 hours (4 full days) before the no-stopping restriction begins. An installation protocol is mandatory.

Installation deadline

In Essen, the no-stopping signs must be installed at least 96 hours before the no-stopping restriction begins. That corresponds to 4 full days.

Example: Removal on Saturday at 8:00

Signs must be in place by Tuesday at 8:00

Important: The deadline applies from the time the no-stopping restriction is due to apply, not from the time you want to use the zone.

Vehicles that were already parked before the signs were installed cannot be towed away in case of problems. The 96-hour deadline gives vehicle owners time to move their vehicle.

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Installation protocol

The installation protocol documents when and where you installed the signs. It is your proof in the event of disputes.

The protocol includes:

Date and time of installation
Exact position of each sign
Photos of the installed signs
List of vehicles already parked (registration numbers)

Pre-notation list: Note down all registration numbers of vehicles that are already parked in the zone when the signs are put up. These vehicles were there before the no-stopping restriction.

Hiring signs

You can hire the signs from a company providing temporary traffic management for building sites or a sign hire company.

Typical costs:

Sign hire 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, for longer zones, also in between.

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Correct installation

How to install the signs correctly:

Position: Signs at the start and end of the zone
Visibility: Signs must be clearly visible
Fixing: Securely fasten them so they do not fall over
Arrows: Follow the direction of the arrows (they point towards the centre of the zone)

Common mistakes:

Signs put up too late (less than 4 Tage beforehand)
Signs not visible or obscured
No installation protocol created
Pre-notation list forgotten

All information without guarantee. Only the Amt für Straßen und Verkehr Essen can provide binding information.

Frequently asked questions

When do the signs have to be put up?

96 hours (4 full days) before the planned no-stopping restriction.

Do I need an installation protocol?

Yes, the protocol documents when and where the signs were installed.

Where can I get the signs?

From a company providing temporary traffic management for building sites or a sign hire company in Essen.