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Propose the establishment of a 30 mph zone

A suggestion to the Department of Motor Vehicles to establish a 30 km/h zone, for example, near schools, daycare centers, or in residential areas.

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Processing: approx. 9 monthsSuccess rate: 30.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    ca. 30–50 € Behörde

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit a suggestion with an explanation

    At the Department of Motor Vehicles or through the local municipality, including a description of the hazardous situation.

  2. 2

    On-site traffic safety demonstration

    Joint site inspection with the police and the road authority.

  3. 3

    Signage Layout

    If the outcome is positive, the 30 km/h zone will be established and marked with signs.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Citizens, neighborhood groups, schools, or local councils.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 9 months

Success rate

approx. 30.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Suggestion justified in the absence of specific hazardous areas or accident-prone locations
  • Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen

Common reasons for rejection

  • Traffic law requirements for a speed limit have not been met
  • Traffic inspection finds no need for action

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Einrichtung einer Tempo-30-Zone anregen?

In der Regel ca. 270 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
Data quality
100 %

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