New parking ban in Memmingerberg: towing

New parking ban in Memmingerberg: towing

Vacation, who come to return after their stay at Memmingen Airport, occasionally experience a shocking surprise: Your car is no longer where you have parked it. Instead, it may be at a towing service. This situation has become increasingly important lately because the administrative community Memmingerberg introduces a hard approach to wild -parking ends.

For over a year for over a year, systematic controls have been carried out in the surrounding communities that lead to an increase in towing campaigns. According to police chief Marcel Arold from the border police at the airport, more than 150 vehicles were towed between August 2023 and at the end of July 2024 alone, often by drivers who came from other regions and were not informed about the local regulations.

increased pressure on wild parkers

in the municipalities of Memmingerberg, Trunkelsberg and Ungerhausen apply strictly no-stop zones from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you swipe the parking disc, you can stand up to four hours free of charge. But if there is a warning, there is a warning and can quickly result in a towing campaign. The situation is reinforced by an official request from the airport on his website that guests park on the airport area and not in the neighboring communities. Nevertheless, the number of false parkers remains surprisingly high.

The residents usually seem to be relieved through these measures, since they lead to a reduction in wild parkers. Mayor Alwin Lichtensteiger reported an improvement in the situation through the deterrent measures. Police chief Arold, however, made it clear that despite these communications, the basic problem did not decrease significantly.

The call for the construction of an additional parking garage is increasingly loud to meet the needs of the passengers. Airport Managing Director Ralf Schmid, however, emphasizes that this measure is not necessarily a solution to the wild parking problem. "The parking spaces are currently not fully busy. Those who park wildly usually have the intention of saving the fees," said Schmid in a conversation with "Die Local".

This view raises the question of whether an additional offer can really change the behavior of the driver. Many people try to avoid their parking fees at the airport, but get into a costly trap. To be towed can quickly cost up to 500 euros, while 100 euros can also come to the police for a ticket and additional operating costs. The sum that was hoped to save will quickly become an expensive adventure.

The right choice when parking

The increasing problem of wild parkers in the area of Memmingen Airport underlines an important lesson for travelers: Avoiding unauthorized parking is not only a question of legal obedience, but also a growing economic consideration. Parking in regular places, despite the charges, can be much cheaper in the long term. In this case, trying to save money can lead to unwanted and expensive consequences. This not only brings financial losses, but also hinders a smooth journey for other holidaymakers. It seems as if we should all think more about the choice of the parking lot before we start our trip.

The problem of wildlife parking is not only limited to Memmingen Airport. In many metropolitan areas and tourist centers, conflicts between residents, authorities and holidaymakers are becoming increasingly common. This situation can often be explained by the imbalance between the demand for parking spaces and the offer. Especially in the summer months, when many travelers open on the coasts or the mountains, the pressure on parking facilities is considerably greater.

Additional traffic and parking concepts could help to alleviate the concerns of the residents. Some municipalities have already implemented innovative solutions, such as the introduction of park-and-ride systems that enable visitors to park outside of the highly frequented zones and to achieve public transport. This could also be worth considering at Memmingen Airport.

Relevant statistics on the park situation

According to a study by the German Confederation of Urban, 67 % of the townspeople feel the parking lot situation as problematic. This survey makes it clear that the topic of wildlife parking cannot be viewed in isolation, but is part of a major problem in city traffic and park management. In addition, 54 % of the respondents report that they behave less environmentally consciously when it comes to parking, which often leads to wild park behavior.

At airports, similar trends appear. Statistics show that the number of passengers in international air traffic has increased steadily since 2020, and with this increase, the need for corresponding parking facilities is also growing. Memmingen Airport already recorded an increase in passenger numbers by about 25 % compared to the previous year in 2023. These developments illustrate the need for sustainable parking strategies and better communication between the airport authorities and the travelers.