You must obtain a permit from the local road traffic authority for every measure in which you use and restrict public traffic space. Such measures include road construction work, the erection of scaffolding or the storage of building materials, but also removals and other events. You may only begin these measures once you have been granted permission.

You are responsible for informing the public about the measure. With the permit, the competent authority will specify in a traffic order

• how you must cordon off and mark the work site,
• whether and how you must restrict, direct and regulate traffic and
• how you must mark any detour routes.

These requirements ensure the safety of workers and road users on the one hand and ensure that traffic is not impaired more than necessary on the other.

You need a traffic order not only for a full or partial lane closure, but also if the work only affects cycle paths or footpaths.

If the requested traffic restriction is a work site, a site manager must be appointed.

If the measure takes longer than the requested period, you must apply for an extension of the measure before the approved period expires.

In the event of an emergency, please contact the relevant police station directly.