Göttingen: New fine for parking in the wrong direction!

Göttingen: New fine for parking in the wrong direction!

Göttingen, Deutschland - In Göttingen, parking will be punished with warning money against the direction of travel from March 2025. According to a report by NDR will enforce the regulatory office in the entire urban area. So far, no penalties for false -parked vehicles have been imposed, provided no further violations were made.

The decision was made to take into account the increased use of cycling, e-bikes and e-scooters. Road users are at risk when parking from the left side of the road. Contrary to the direction of travel, parked vehicles are now provided with leaflets. From March 1st, a warning money of 15 euros is due.

regulations for parking contrary to the direction of travel

Basically, parking is prohibited contrary to the direction of travel in Germany, such as Stuttgart news report. The regulation in §12 of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), paragraph 4 only allows parking in the direction of travel. The ban serves to avoid dangerous turning maneuvers and promote concentration on two lanes.

false parking is also punished with a fine of 15 euros. As a rule, vehicles that park against the direction of travel are not towed unless they hinder other road users or block access. The StVO stipulates that in 30s zones, residential areas or traffic -calmed areas the parking ban for parking applies against the direction of travel.