Putting up no-parking signs in Stuttgart

Set-up deadline, who may put them up and noting down number plates.

No-parking signs in Stuttgart must be put up in good time. The set-up deadline is 72 hours (3 full days) before the no-parking zone begins. Important: Only the Bauhof or a qualified specialist company may put up the signs.

Set-up deadline

In Stuttgart, the no-parking signs must be at least 72 hours (3 full days) before the no-parking zone begins.

Example: Removal on Saturday at 8:00

• Signs must be in place by Wednesday at the latest at 8:00

Important warning: If the 72-hour deadline is not met, 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 owner.

Who may put them up

In Stuttgart there is a strict rule: The signs can only be put up by:

1. Bauhof/Road maintenance authority (responsible road authority)აჷ
2. Qualified specialist company with proof of expertise

You are not allowed to put up the signs yourself. The specialist company must be able to provide evidence of the required expertise on request.

Contact the depot (Bauhof) or a specialist company in good time to organise the installation.

Record number plates

When putting up the signs, the official registration numbers of all properly parked vehicles must be recorded in writing.

How to compile the list:

1. When putting up the signs, note down all vehicles parked
2. Write down each vehicle’s registration number
3. Record the date and time the signs were put up
4. Take photos of the signs that have been put up

This documentation is important in case of illegal parkers on moving day.

Illegal parkers

What should you do if, despite the no-stopping zone, a vehicle is parked in your area?

Procedure for illegal parkers:

1. Check whether the vehicle is on your list
2. If not: contact the Abschleppwesen der Stadt Stuttgart

Towing costs:

• If the 72-hour notice period was complied with: the vehicle owner bears the costs
• If the notice period was not complied with: you bear the costs

Common mistakes

Avoid these mistakes in Stuttgart:

• Signs put up too late (less than 72 hours beforehand) → you pay towing costs
• Signs put up by yourself → Not permitted, the permit may be invalid
• Registration numbers not recorded → Problems proving illegal parkers

All information without guarantee. Only the Amt für öffentliche Ordnung Stuttgart can provide binding information.

Frequently asked questions

When do the signs have to be put up?

72 hours (3 full days) before the planned no-stopping zone.

Can I put up the signs myself?

No, only the Bauhof or a qualified specialist company with proof of expertise.

What happens if they are put up too late?

Towing costs are charged to you rather than to the illegal parkers.

Do I have to record the registration numbers?

Yes, all registration numbers of the parked vehicles must be recorded in writing.

Who pays the towing costs for illegal parkers?

The vehicle owner, but only if the 72-hour notice period was complied with.