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).
How to proceed
- 1
Submit a suggestion informally
Please provide the exact location and a description of the problem, including a photo if available.
- 2
On-site inspection
Traffic inspection conducted by the authorities, often in conjunction with the police and the road maintenance agency.
- 3
Decision
Order, denial, or reference to alternative measures.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 2 months
Official: max. approx. 2 months
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Suggestion submitted without a specific description of the hazardous situation
Common reasons for rejection
- • The requirements of the StVO for issuing the order have not been met (no evidence of danger)
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Residents who wish to report a hazardous area or a traffic problem.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
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
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.