Introduce a temporary no-stopping zone
You can apply for a no-parking zone for the duration of your move. This will allow you to load and unload your belongings easily outside your old and new homes.
You must not reserve parking spaces on public roads without prior authorisation (for example, by placing rubbish bins on the kerb).
Other road users are not obliged to take unauthorised reservations into account.
Please note: In areas with arestrictedrestricted stopping ban, you may load and unload provided this is done without causing any delay.
Responsible authority
The road traffic authority in the locality where the no-stopping zone is to be introduced (town council or district office)
Details
Prerequisite
They’re moving house.
Procedure
You can apply for a no-stopping zone to be established either in person or by sending an informal written request to the relevant authority.
Your application should include the following details:
- First name and surname
- New and old address
- Telephone number
- Reason for the no-stopping zone (moving house)
- Date on which the no-stopping zone is to be put in place
- Period during which the no-stopping zone is to apply
- Area in which the no-stopping zone is to be established
Please provide as much detail as possible (for example, street name and house number) and attach a sketch if possible. - Length of the no-stopping zone (this is usually determined by the length of the removal van)
Please note: Appropriate signage is required for the short-term implementation of a no-stopping zone. This can only be carried out by the relevant road authority (municipal works department or road maintenance department) or a suitable specialist contractor (for example, a removal company). The specialist firm must provide evidence of the necessary expertise upon request.
Deadlines
No-stopping signs must be put up at least 72 hours (three days) before the moving date.
Required documents
none
Costs
Varies depending on the town or local authority
Please note: The exact amount is determined by the applicable schedule of charges. Please check directly with your local council or district office.
Miscellaneous
If, on the day of the parade, vehicles are parked in the no-stopping zone despite the signs being in place and are obstructing the parade, you may have them towed away. The vehicle owners must bear the towing costs.
Legal basis
Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO):
- § 45 Verkehrszeichen und Verkehrseinrichtungen
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Verkehrsministerium Baden-Württemberg, 23.07.2026