Stuttgart
No-Stopping Zone Signs
Sign installation, arrow meanings and regulations.
Responsible Authority
- Name
- Amt für öffentliche Ordnung – Straßenverkehrsbehörde
- Department
- Amt für öffentliche Ordnung – Straßenverkehrsbehörde der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
- Address
- Eberhardstraße 35, 70173 Stuttgart
- Phone
- 0711 216-91138
- baustellen@stuttgart.de
No-stopping zone signs in Stuttgart must be installed in time. The installation period is 72 hours (3 full days) before the start of the no-stopping zone. Important: Only the municipal works department or qualified specialist companies are allowed to install the signs.
72 hours installation period
Only municipal works or specialist company
Installation period
In Stuttgart, no-stopping zone signs must be installed at least 72 hours (3 full days) before the start of the no-stopping zone.
Example: Move on Saturday at 8:00 AM
- Signs must be in place by Wednesday at 8:00 AM at the latest
Important warning: If the 72-hour period is not observed, necessary towing measures will be carried out at the expense of the permit holder. You will then bear the towing costs yourself instead of the vehicle owners.
Who is allowed to install
In Stuttgart there is a strict regulation: The signs can only be installed by:
- Municipal works department/road maintenance (responsible road authority)
- Qualified specialist company with proof of expertise
You are not allowed to install the signs yourself. The specialist company must be able to provide proof of the required expertise upon request.
Contact the municipal works department or a specialist company in good time to organize the installation.
Note license plates
When installing the signs, the official license plates of all properly parked vehicles must be recorded in writing.
How to keep the list:
- Note all parked vehicles when installing the signs
- Write down the license plate of each vehicle
- Record date and time of installation
- Take photos of the installed signs
This documentation is important in case of illegal parking on moving day.
Illegal parking
What to do if a vehicle is parked in your zone despite the no-stopping zone?
Procedure for illegal parking:
- Check whether the vehicle is on your list
- If not: Contact the towing service of the city of Stuttgart
Towing costs:
- If 72-hour period observed: Vehicle owner bears the costs
- If period not observed: You bear the costs
Common mistakes
Avoid these mistakes in Stuttgart:
- Signs installed too late (less than 72 hours in advance) → You bear towing costs
- Signs installed yourself → Not allowed, permit may be invalid
- License plates not noted → Problems proving illegal parking
Frequently asked questions
When must the signs be installed?
72 hours (3 full days) before the planned no-stopping zone.
Can I install the signs myself?
No, only the municipal works department or qualified specialist company with proof of expertise.
What happens if installation is too late?
Towing costs are charged to you instead of to the illegal parkers.
Do I have to note the license plates?
Yes, all license plates of parked vehicles must be recorded in writing.
Who bears the towing costs for illegal parkers?
The vehicle owner, but only if the 72-hour period was observed.
All information without guarantee. Binding information is only provided by the Stuttgart Public Order Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
When must the signs be posted?
72 hours (3 full days) before the planned no-parking zone.
Can I set up the signs myself?
No, only the municipal works department or qualified specialist company with proof of expertise.
What happens if the signs are posted too late?
Towing costs are at your expense instead of the illegally parked vehicle owner's.
Do I need to note down the license plates?
Yes, all license plates of parked vehicles must be recorded in writing.
Who bears the towing costs for illegally parked vehicles?
The vehicle owner, but only if the 72-hour notice period was observed.