Parking

Parking: Signals and Markings

  • The signals “Parking with parking disc” and “End of parking with parking disc” indicate where drivers must use a parking disc when parking.

Blue Zone Regulations:

  • Without additional time restrictions, vehicles can be parked for one hour on weekdays:
    • Arrival between 08:00 – 11:30: Valid for one hour.
    • Arrival between 11:30 – 13:30: Valid until 14:30.
    • Arrival between 18:00 – 08:00: Valid until 09:00.
  • If restrictions apply on Sundays and public holidays, it will be indicated on an additional sign.
  • Parking spaces in the Blue Zone are marked with blue lines where a parking disc must be displayed.

Parking Space Markings:

  • White lines indicate general parking spaces.
  • Blue or yellow lines are used in special cases.
  • Yellow lines designate spaces reserved for specific groups.

General Rules:

  • Vehicles must park only within marked spaces.
  • Parking spaces are designated for specific vehicle sizes.
  • No-parking lines and No-parking spaces prohibit parking in those areas.
  • The “pay parking” signal indicates areas where parking is allowed only for a fee, following the rules posted at the parking meter.

Parking Signals and Regulations:

  • The signal “Parking garage” indicates covered parking areas.
  • In designated parking spaces, multi-track vehicles, motorcycles with sidecars, and similar-sized vehicles may park if the parking disc is clearly visible or the parking fee is paid.
  • The “No Parking” signal prohibits parking on the marked side of the roadway.
  • The signal “Parking place for broken-down vehicles” designates emergency stopping areas on motorways and highways without breakdown lanes. Voluntary stopping and parking are prohibited.
  • Reserving parking spaces with persons, objects, or other arrangements is not allowed.
  • If parking is time-limited, vehicles must return to traffic by the end of the permitted time, unless additional payment is allowed according to the parking meter rules. Simply moving to another nearby space is not permitted.
  • The “Parking permitted” signal indicates areas where parking is allowed. Additional signs may specify restrictions on parking time, permits, and regulations.
  • Vehicles must be removed from public roads and parking areas if they could obstruct snow clearance operations.

Prohibited Parking Areas

  1. Main Roads:
    • Parking is prohibited on main roads outside built-up areas.
    • In built-up areas, parking is not allowed if two vehicles cannot pass.
  2. Cycle Lanes:
    • Parking on cycle lanes and adjacent carriageways is prohibited.
  3. Level Crossings:
    • No parking within 50 m of level crossings outside built-up areas and within 20 m inside built-up areas.
  4. Bridges:
    • Parking on bridges is prohibited.
  5. Access Roads:
    • Parking in front of driveways to private properties is prohibited.
  6. Narrow Streets:
    • Vehicles may only park on one side to allow for passage.
  7. Pavements:
    • Parking on pavements is prohibited unless allowed by signs. Vehicles may stop on the pavement only for loading or unloading, ensuring a 1.50 m space for pedestrians.
  8. Vehicles Without Plates:
    • Vehicles lacking required plates may not park on public roads or parking areas, except in private lots that allow it.
  9. Night Parking:
    • Regular night parking on public roads requires a permit unless waived by authorities.
  10. No-Parking Zones:
    • “No Parking Fields” indicate areas where parking is prohibited. If marked with specific instructions (e.g., “Taxi”), dropping off or picking up passengers is allowed only if authorized vehicles are not obstructed.

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