Thale presents false parkers: Mercy nodules for a good cause!

In the city of Thale in the Harz, a special campaign was launched at Christmas time. Motorists who parked wrong during the holidays received a friendly news behind the wiper instead of punitive notes. This message begins with "Ho Ho Ho ... who parks here?" And indicates that the road traffic regulations (StVO) also apply at Christmas time. The regulatory office deliberately dispenses with the exhibition of nodules and wishes the drivers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The city of Thale has been maintaining this tradition for several years and plans to continue it before Christmas in 2024.

In the comments, however, some drivers reported that despite this special regulation, they had received a paid nodel. According to FOCUS distributed during the Christmas season Gnaden-Knöllchen False parkers who have a fine of 0 euros. Such a measure only applies if there is no danger in default and no third parties are damaged. The nodules' inscription is: "Ho Ho Ho ... that was scarce". In these cases, the regulatory office refrains from an advertisement or commercial money and also wish the person concerned "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year".

measure as part of Christmas peace

Anke Wahrmann from the regulatory office said that certain violations are dispensed with in the case of warnings. This unusual measure is part of the "Christmas peace" that the city of Thale wants to promote with this action.