Putting up signs in Hamburg

How to put up no-parking signs correctly in Hamburg: at least 4 Tage before use, calculate the zone length correctly and document with photos, all rules explained.

You have the instruction from the responsible authority for your no-parking zone. Now you need to arrange the traffic signs. For installation, Hamburg specifies at least 4 Tage before using the no-parking zone. Document the time and place of installation in a record. For a 7,5-tonne truck, allow about 15 metres of length; for a Sprinter, about 10 metres.

Putting up signs

The responsible authority issues the traffic-law order. You must arrange the traffic signs separately. Hire the signs from a sign hire company, a construction company, or via a provider.

Official basis: The Hamburg page Halteverbotszone beantragen names the online service, the application deadline of at least 14 Tagen and the deadline for the signs.

Timing

The signs must be put up at least 4 Tage before use of the no-parking zone.

You are obliged to document the installation in writing. Record the date, time and exact location in a record.

Do it yourself or provider

You can arrange the signs yourself. You hire and collect the signs from a hire company. Put them up in good time and document installation and removal.

Alternatively, you commission a provider. The provider takes care of putting them up, documenting and removing them.

Removing signs

Make the no-parking zone invalid after the move. To do this, pull a blue refuse sack over the signs or take the signs down. Return hired signs as agreed.

Back to the No-parking overview for further information.

All information without guarantee. Only the responsible office in Hamburg can provide binding information.

Frequently asked questions

How early do the signs have to be in place?

The signs must be put up at least 4 Tage before use.

What needs to be included in the installation log?

Document the time and exact location of installation. The log serves as evidence in the case of illegally parked vehicles.

What lengths are given as guidelines?

For a 7,5-tonner about 15 metres. For a Sprinter about 10 metres. Also allow space behind the vehicle.

What needs to be done after the end of the no-parking zone?

Make the no-parking restriction invalid (e.g. with a blue refuse sack). Return hired signs.