In Germany there are many highways without speed limits. If you traveling by car in Germany, you must be observed many traffic rules and regulations. Statistically, every second German is in possession of a car. Unfortunately, many cars produce pollutants and these pollute our environment. To protect the environment, the so-called Low Emission Zone with environmental badge in big cities and metropolitan areas was introduced several years ago. But driving a car in Germany is not burdensome for the environment, it is also very costly. When you buying a car, the car must be registered at the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV). It may also incur charges for the rewriting of the vehicle Briefs and vehicle registration certificate.
Many German traffic laws may differ from those in your home country, therefore it is important to become familiar with the basic rules.
Below we explain some rules:
One major difference exist between the rule: the right of way. Unless otherwise indicated, have vehicles at an intersection, coming from the right of way. Also note that pedestrians have right of way, as soon as they cross a crosswalk. Likewise, they must always pay attention to the cyclists. In Germany, although there are bike paths, but you overlook cyclists very quickly if you turns to the right.
In Germany, there are also rules concerned parking of cars. Unfortunately cars can not be parked anywhere. Parking is allowed in the rule along the roads, unless a traffic sign has the opposite on. In many cities in Germany, there are parking zones. In these parking zones you have to either solve a parking ticket or you can apply as a resident a resident parking permit.
Germany is also known for its congestion (traffic jams), which you should avoid. In your car radio you can switch on the automatic traffic reporting service. Many navigation systems show you around traffic jams and alternative routes.
In Germany there are various road signs to regulate traffic.
For more informations about traffic signs,please click here.
Many German traffic laws may differ from those in your home country, therefore it is important to become familiar with the basic rules.
Below we explain some rules:
One major difference exist between the rule: the right of way. Unless otherwise indicated, have vehicles at an intersection, coming from the right of way. Also note that pedestrians have right of way, as soon as they cross a crosswalk. Likewise, they must always pay attention to the cyclists. In Germany, although there are bike paths, but you overlook cyclists very quickly if you turns to the right.
In Germany, there are also rules concerned parking of cars. Unfortunately cars can not be parked anywhere. Parking is allowed in the rule along the roads, unless a traffic sign has the opposite on. In many cities in Germany, there are parking zones. In these parking zones you have to either solve a parking ticket or you can apply as a resident a resident parking permit.
Germany is also known for its congestion (traffic jams), which you should avoid. In your car radio you can switch on the automatic traffic reporting service. Many navigation systems show you around traffic jams and alternative routes.
In Germany there are various road signs to regulate traffic.
For more informations about traffic signs,please click here.