No-parking zone application in Hamburg

Step by step through the application, deadlines and submission.

Apply for a no-parking zone in Hamburg: For a temporary no-parking zone, use the official Hamburg online service. Submit the application at least 14 Tage before the planned setup. According to the official Hamburg page, the fees are 30 EUR to 200 EUR, depending on duration and scope.

Step by step to a no-parking zone

Step 1: Open the online service

Use the official online service Sondernutzung im öffentlichen Raum beantragen. On the Hamburg Service page Halteverbotszone beantragen you will also find the responsibility search for the address where the zone is to apply.

Step 2: Prepare the application

For the online application, you should prepare the following details:

• Personal contact details
• Exact address and area of the no-stopping zone, as well as number of parking spaces
• Desired period (date and time)
• Reason (building site, move, event)

Step 3: Submit the application

Hamburg explicitly names the Online-Dienst for the main application. Therefore, use the official Online-Dienst first and submit the application at least 14 Tage before the intended setup.

Step 4: Wait for approval

The responsible office checks your application and sends the order back. Hamburg states a minimum deadline of 14 Tage before the intended setup. You will receive an official order with all information.

Step 5: Arrange the signs

The legal basis for a no-stopping zone is § 45 StVO. The no-stopping signs must be put up in good time. Hamburg states at least 4 Tage before using the no-stopping zone. Companies for building-site safety hire out the traffic signs and put them up. You can find out more in our Schilder-Ratgeber.

Deadline: when to submit

You must submit your application at least 14 Tage before the intended setup. Also allow 4 Tage for putting up the signs.

1. Open the official Online-Dienst
2. Submit the application online at least 14 Tage in advance
3. Wait for the order
4. Put up signs at least 4 Tage before the date

Temporary no-stopping zone Hamburg

A temporary no-stopping zone Hamburg is the right service if, for a move, delivery or building work, nobody may park or stop in an area for a certain period. Hamburg describes the temporary no-stopping zone for this and provides the main application via the official Online-Dienst.

Fees: what the application costs

30 EUR to 200 EUR per application

The fee depends on the duration and scope of the no-stopping zone. You will receive an invoice after the order. You can find out more about the costs in the Kosten-Ratgeber.

Zone length guide values

The length of the no-stopping zone depends on your vehicle.

• For a 7,5-tonner: about 15 metres
• For a Sprinter: about 10 metres

Also allow space behind the vehicle.

Special case: pavement parking

Note: Where pavement parking is mandated, special rules apply. Only vehicles up to 2,8 tonnes may be on pavements.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to process a no-stopping application in Hamburg?

Submit the application at least 14 Tage before the intended setup. Also allow time for putting up the signs.

What does a no-stopping zone cost in Hamburg?

30 EUR to 200 EUR. The exact amount depends on the duration and scope of the no-stopping zone.

Which office is responsible for my application?

Responsibility depends on the address where the no-stopping zone is to be set up. The official Hamburg page provides a responsibility search for this.

Can I submit the application online?

Yes. Hamburg names an official Online-Dienst and points out that the main application should be submitted via this Online-Dienst.

How do I apply for a temporary no-stopping zone Hamburg?

You apply for a temporary no-stopping zone Hamburg via the official Online-Dienst. The application must be received at least 14 Tage before the setup.

When do the signs have to be put up?

At least 4 Tage before using the no-stopping zone, the signs must be in place.