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Suggest the installation of a traffic sign

A request to the Department of Motor Vehicles to install or remove a traffic sign (e.g., speed limit, no stopping).

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Processing: approx. 2 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

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit a suggestion informally

    Please provide the exact location and a description of the problem, including a photo if available.

  2. 2

    On-site inspection

    Traffic inspection conducted by the authorities, often in conjunction with the police and the road maintenance agency.

  3. 3

    Decision

    Order, denial, or reference to alternative measures.

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Residents who wish to report a hazardous area or a traffic problem.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 30.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Suggestion submitted without a specific description of the hazardous situation
  • Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen

Common reasons for rejection

  • The requirements of the StVO for issuing the order have not been met (no evidence of danger)

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.

Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Aufstellung eines Verkehrszeichens anregen?

In der Regel ca. 45 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

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

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