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More detailed information can be found on the website of your local road traffic authority.

Roads are usually reserved for road traffic.

According to Section 33 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), there is a ban on offering goods and services of all kinds on the road if this could distract or harass road users in a manner that endangers or aggravates traffic. In such cases, an exemption is required, which, however, can only be granted if absolutely necessary after careful consideration of all legal interests. The exemption can be applied for

• for certain individual cases, or
• generally for certain applicants.

The term "road" here refers to areas directly dedicated to road traffic.

The "offering of services and goods" also includes advertising for them. If certain sizes of the advertising media are exceeded, building law issues must also be examined. There are special commercial regulations for trades that are carried out only or mainly on the street (such as taxi rides, peddling on the street).

Exemptions will only be granted if there is an urgent need, with due regard in particular to the safety and order of traffic (discretionary decision).

In addition, requirements may be laid down in the statutes of the districts or the independent or large cities belonging to the district.

Please check with your local road traffic authority about the required documents, as these may vary from one authorities to another. As a rule, at least proof of the requirement for an exemption is required.

€10.20 to €767.00 per year

in accordance with § 1 para. 1 of the Schedule of Fees for Road Traffic Measures (GebOSt) in conjunction with the fee no. 264 of the Annex (to § 1)

The application for the exemption must be submitted to the local road traffic authority.

None, but the application should be made as early as possible.

The road traffic authority of the respective district or the independent or large cities belonging to the district.

If applicable, statutes of the district or the district-free or large city belonging to the district

• § 33 para. 1 no. 2 in conjunction with § 46 para. 1 no. 9 Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)

If, according to the overall local circumstances, it cannot be assumed that there will be a distraction or nuisance of road users that endangers or aggravates traffic, no exemption under the Road Traffic Regulations is required, but only a special use permit under the road laws of the State of Brandenburg.

Further information can be found on the website of your local road traffic authority.

Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Planning Brandenburg