Fine for false parking: How to successfully defend yourself in Koblenz!

Fine for false parking: How to successfully defend yourself in Koblenz!

The topic of traffic safety and the associated legal questions is always important. In Koblenz there was an interesting argument that shows how unclear traffic regulations for drivers can be. In certain situations, it may well be that despite a wrongly parked vehicle, no fine should be imposed, as a current case illustrated.

During the popular city triathlon in Koblenz, drivers saw themselves faced with a real sign forest. Many barriers and temporary signs caused confusion. A driver parked her vehicle in a no -stop zone without being aware of the consequences. After the towing campaign, her husband received an invoice of 208.63 euros from the city, which finally led to a legal dispute.

The ambiguity of the signage

The problem was in the insufficient labeling of the ban on holding. During the event, a private company Mobile had set up signage. However, the old, permanently installed traffic signs were not covered, which significantly impaired visibility. This violates the visibility principle of the road traffic regulations (StVO), which requires that traffic signs must be clearly recognizable. Therefore the vehicle owner complained.

According to the StVO, an average driver must be able to clearly recognize and interpret traffic signs when leaving and look around. However, this was not the case with the situation in Koblenz, since the signs were not easy to understand due to the numerous temporary signs. In addition, the StVO regulates that traffic signs should be attached at least two meters so that they cannot be covered by trees or snow.

Legal framework for drivers

The STVO also stipulates that a clear recognizability of holding and parking bans must be guaranteed in the resting traffic. In the case of the Koblenz driver, the police found that she could not clearly prove with photos that the signs were clear to the driver. As a result, the city administration decided that the demand for the towing costs was not legal and the couple did not have to pay them.

Such cases illustrate how important it is that traffic signs are correctly set up and clearly recognizable in order to avoid misunderstandings and incorrect fines. These decisions can be of great importance for drivers, especially in cities, where temporary restrictions are often lifted due to events. For further information on this judgment and on similar topics, see the current one Reporting at www.hna.de .