No-stopping zone (Halteverbot) costs in Berlin start at a € 21 minimum fee. Depending on complexity and duration, total costs can reach € 100 to € 200. Additional costs apply for signs and installation. Here we explain the complete cost structure and show why professional help is often cheaper.
Fee Structure
The minimum fee for a no-stopping zone is € 21. You pay this base fee for the traffic order from the Road Traffic Authority (Straßenverkehrsbehörde). Actual costs depend on complexity and processing effort.
The fee structure follows a simple principle: the more times an official must handle your application, the more expensive it becomes. Correct applications stay at the minimum fee. Errors or follow-up questions quickly increase costs.
Cost factors that increase the price:
- Multiple authority inquiries
- Incomplete or incorrect documents
- Complex traffic situations (intersections, schools, construction sites)
- Longer duration than standard
- Larger zones with multiple parking spaces
Most private applications cost between € 30 and € 60. Complex cases can reach up to € 120. Company applications are often processed faster and cheaper because they're usually submitted correctly.
Hidden cost risks with DIY applications:
- Incorrect traffic sign plans lead to follow-up questions
- Unclear time specifications extend processing
- Missing justification requires revision
- Wrong jurisdiction costs time and stress
A professional service knows all requirements and avoids expensive reprocessing. The additional cost of € 50 to € 100 for the service often pays for itself through saved authority fees and time loss.
Examples
A simple no-stopping zone costs € 21 authority fee plus € 80 to € 120 for signs and service. Total costs usually range between € 100 and € 150.
Example 1: Simple move (DIY) - Authority fee: € 21 - 2 no-stopping signs (3-day rental): € 60 - Installation by service provider: € 40 - Total cost: € 121
Example 2: Complex case with follow-ups (DIY) - Initial authority fee: € 21 - Reprocessing due to errors: € 35 - Signs (extended rental): € 90 - Multiple installations: € 80 - Total cost: € 226
Example 3: Professional service - Complete package including authority fee: € 180 - No additional costs from errors - Total cost: € 180
For complex cases, professional service is often cheaper than DIY applications with errors. Service providers have framework contracts with sign companies and get better prices.
Cost trap - signs: Signs must be installed 72 hours before validity. Poor planning means you pay rental for additional days. Each day per sign costs € 8 to € 15.
District differences in costs: - Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf: Company applications only 1 week processing - Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: 6-8 weeks processing increases sign rental - Treptow-Köpenick: Cheapest fees from € 12
Fines
Parking in a no-stopping zone costs € 15 fine. If you obstruct traffic, the fine rises to € 25. Towing costs an additional € 150 to € 300.
Without a valid order, your no-stopping zone is legally invalid. Incorrectly placed signs don't protect against fines. The Road Traffic Authority must order the no-stopping zone under § 45 (6) StVO.
Common mistakes that get expensive:
- Signs installed too late (less than 72 hours beforehand)
- Wrong traffic signs used (283 instead of 286 or vice versa)
- Unclear time information on signs
- Signs not positioned visibly
- Order expired or not yet valid
Fine risks without order: - Unauthorized signs: € 50 fine - Blocking parking spaces without authorization: € 25 - Obstructing traffic: up to € 80
Police check the validity of orders when complaints are made. Without correct paperwork, your own vehicles get towed. The applicant bears towing costs.
Liability risk: Invalid no-stopping zone signs can trigger compensation claims. If residents pay parking fees or get towed because of false signs, you're liable for costs.
A professional service carries liability risk and has appropriate insurance. With DIY applications, you bear all legal and financial risks yourself. More details on correct sign installation can be found in the sign guide.
All information without guarantee. Only the responsible authority provides binding information.
