Traffic
New regulations in the road traffic regulations come into force

For example, in playgrounds, busy school routes and pedestrian crossings, it will be easier for municipalities to impose a speed limit of 30 km/h. (archive image) photo
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Municipalities cannot simply impose parking zones or 30 km/h zones. With a change to the road traffic regulations coming into force, this will now be easier for you.
A spokeswoman for the Federal Ministry of Transport said that states and municipalities would be able to respond more flexibly to special local requirements in the future. The standard speed limit of 50 km/h in urban areas remains. Speed limits of 30 will be made possible where this effectively brings more safety, such as playgrounds, busy school routes and pedestrian crossings. The establishment of 30 km/h zones has so far been linked to stricter requirements. “There will not be a nationwide speed limit of 30,” emphasized the spokeswoman.