Parking illegally angry: 21 tickets after a football game in Erlangen!

Parking illegally angry: 21 tickets after a football game in Erlangen!

A football game in the Erlangen area ended disappointingly for Claus Härtelt and 20 other spectators: after the kick-off of the last half, they suddenly had to put up with a ticket. “This seems to be a common trend for us,” said Härtelt on an evening that not only concerned the Erlangen football community, but also raised the question of parking regulations again. Last week, 76 parking tickets were issued at the parents' evening, which intensified the discussion about parking behavior in the region.

The reason for the tickets? Illegal parking ensured that there appeared to be no space for parked vehicles during the game, even if the visitors were up to no harm. According to traffic regulations, a vehicle can be considered parked even if the driver only stays next to it for a short time. This often leads to unpleasant surprises. Depending on the type of violation, the amounts subject to warnings or fines vary considerably.

High penalties for illegal parking

The rules are clear and the penalties can be quite expensive. For example, if you park without a valid parking permit or stop on a pedestrian crossing, you can quickly lose up to 25 euros. In absolute no-parking zones, even impatient drivers have to expect to pay at least 25 euros. Illegal parking in disabled parking spaces costs 55 euros, and since some drivers believe that two minutes are irrelevant, it is important to know that after three minutes you are sure to get a ticket.

The public order office or the police are responsible for documenting such offenses. The amount of the fee can vary depending on the region, but a table of the most common parking violations gives a good overview of what you could expect in an emergency.

• Parken auf einem Fußgängerüberweg: 25 Euro
• Parken im absoluten Halteverbot: mindestens 25 Euro
• Falschparken auf Behindertenparkplätzen: 55 Euro
• Parken in der zweiten Reihe: 55 Euro
• Parken ohne Parkschein: 20 bis 40 Euro

A sensible step for many could be to appeal a traffic ticket if they feel they have been treated unfairly. The payment information is usually found directly on the traffic ticket, and if you don't pay attention, it can quickly mean that the fine notice will arrive in the mail within a week if the traffic ticket is lost.

The discussion about parking in Erlangen shows how important it is, both as a driver and as a community, to keep track of applicable parking regulations. Sometimes waiting for the perfect parking space also means a little patience, and perhaps in the future the kickers and their families should concentrate more on the game and less on parking in front of it. After all, football is about passion and team spirit – not about fines.

As the discussion about illegal parking in Erlangen shows, the topic of parking is a hot topic that will continue to heat up people's minds in the near future. It could therefore be worthwhile to take a look at the upcoming games in order to be able to better manage your own parking situation and thus avoid the hassle.