Parking chaos on Schlossberg: illegal parking endangers pedestrians and emergency services!

Parking chaos on Schlossberg: illegal parking endangers pedestrians and emergency services!

There is an increasing problem with parking on the sidewalk on the street “Am Schlossberg” in Wenzenbach. More and more vehicles are blocking this pedestrian area, causing serious safety problems. Residents and pedestrians are increasingly affected as parked cars make it more difficult to turn into the street and cause dangerous bottlenecks.

As Wenzenbach informs, the road traffic regulations (Section 12 Paragraph 3 No. 1 StVO) state that parking in front of and behind intersections and junctions up to five meters from the edges of the road is not permitted. In addition, a remaining lane width of 3.05 meters is required to ensure passage for emergency vehicles and not to endanger fire safety.

Parking rules and penalties

According to the road traffic regulations, parking on sidewalks is generally prohibited unless a corresponding sign allows this. Sidewalk parking violations can result in significant fines. According to the buss money catalog, the penalties vary from 55 euros for parking without signs to 100 euros for property damage. In addition, vehicles that block the sidewalk or pose a hazard may be ordered to be towed.

Residents have no special right to park on sidewalks and must adhere to the signs. Motorcycles and scooters are also not allowed to be parked on sidewalks without appropriate permission. A rethink is required to ensure pedestrian mobility and traffic flow in the long term.

Monitoring and measures

From November 1st, 2025, the area around the street “Am Schlossberg” will be monitored by the Upper Palatinate Municipal Traffic Safety Association. Vehicles parked incorrectly are checked and penalized so as not to further hinder pedestrian traffic.

In a report, Deutsche Umwelthilfe also pointed out the problem of sidewalk parking and emphasized that cities should use innovative solutions such as smart parking to reduce these problems and use urban space more efficiently. Future concepts should help maintain sidewalks for pedestrians and increase safety.

Residents are asked to use existing parking facilities on their own property or in residential areas. By complying with traffic rules, everyone can contribute to improving the parking situation and increasing safety for all road users.