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What is the meaning of this black/white (likely non-traffic) sign seen on German highways?
Often I saw this sign at highways in Germany:
Apparently it's not a regular traffic sign, but nevertheless I'm curious about its meaning. I tried to ask a local, but they also didn't know.
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Traveling from Germany to England via France by car -> quarantine?
I have a ferry ticket to England on August 14, I’m German and fully vaccinated. As of August 2, I could travel to England and not having to quarantine. But since I’m driving through France, I’m not ...
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Are vignettes needed to drive on German motorways?
I will need to drive to Berlin soon (July 2020) and I'm trying to figure out if Germany requires a Vignette to use their motorways, like neighbouring Switzerland and Austria do.
This article seems to ...
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Driving in Dusseldorf´s low emission zone
I will rent a car in France and travel to Dusseldorf and Cologne. Do I need a emission sticker to enter those cities? If so, there is a physical store where I can buy it, instead of buying it online? ...
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Free park and ride between Siegburg and airport DUS?
I consider how close I can find a free park and ride to Dusseldorf airport as coming from Siegburg (Germany) ?
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How often are French air protection zones (ZPA) in effect?
I'm planning a trip that will cover France and Germany (and other countries).
Now since I will go by rental car it may be difficult to order environment badges in advance. For Germany I don't think ...
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When planning to drive through Germany, what speed does the navigation system use for limitless highways?
Sometimes I feel like my navigation system assumes I'll drive 140km/h on the German highway, which is not a terrible estimate for the average German, but it still seems a little high as a general ...
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Does the German environmental badge apply to other countries of Europe?
I planned the trip that will cover Germany, Belgium and France. I am aware that there are environmental zones in those countries and I need the correct badge for my car to enter them.
So my question ...
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Reserved parking for women in Germany
I've seen in several places in Germany that there are parking places which are reserved for women, in one such parking garage there was a sign saying that they are reserved due to "safety reasons".
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Driving from Feldkirch to Munich - what to see along the way [closed]
We will be driving a car from Feldkirch Austria, and just need to get to Munich by around 4 or 5. What would be interesting sights along the way to stop and visit?
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Is there a map of all the Umweltzones (environmental zones) in Germany?
I occasionally need to drive into Germany for work and since I'm usually taking a rental car it can be troublesome to obtain an Umweltzone sticker while on the road. Therefore it is useful to know ...
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How to get a German Umweltzone sticker while on the road? [duplicate]
I'm driving a Czech rental car into Germany and would like to have an Umweltzone sticker so that I can drive into cities. Where can I get one while on the road and what documents are needed?
The car ...
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Drive through Germany and Switzerland with barbells as luggage
I need to pass through Germany and Switzerland. I want to take barbells with me, but the only way they stick to my car was that way:
I will be the only passenger and the barbell will be wrapped , and ...
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Long term Car rental in Europe
There is a question here about Car buying vs. long term rentals as it relates to the US.
Recently I've driven through Europe renting a car in Frankfurt for about 21 days from Sixt and I was wondering ...
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Do you need a Vignette to travel the roads of Switzerland, and how can I obtain one?
To drive on Swiss motorways if I recall correctly one needs a Vignette based on what I have been reading I should be able to buy it at various places in the country.
I am renting a car in Frankfurt ...
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How to calculate road toll charges when driving from Spain to Germany?
How much does one have to pay to go the whole way from San Sebastián (Northern Spain) to Munich (Germany) via French (and possibly Swiss) highways (i.e. autoroute or Autobahn)?
Google Maps currently ...
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Traveling from Germany to Czech Republic and back by car
I am an American traveling through Europe. I recently lost my passport and am planning to go to Czech Republic from Germany in about a week by car(and back a week later). Will I be asked for my ...
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Where to safely park a car in Hamburg for few days?
I am driving to Hamburg in few days and will stay there three days.
Is there s any public, safe parking not far from the city centre? Otherwise, is there any private parking having good prices for ...
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Map of highway fuel stops in Germany
I'm looking for a map of highway fuel stops in Germany. I've seen the what-looks-like official site Tank and Rast, but they are very obviously outdated (at least by 10 years, looking at the missing ...
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Is it legal to sleep in a parked car on the streets of Munich?
Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany. Being the largest beer festival means accommodation during the festival is either super-expensive or hard to book ...
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Flashing headlights on Autobahn
What does it mean when the driver behind you on the Autobahn flashes his headlights?
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Are there online maps showing the speed limit on the German highways?
I know that on the German highways (autobahns) there is no general speed limit, however parts of the autobahns have a posted speed limits (130 km/h or less). Are there any online maps showing the ...
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Where can you park a camper or car in Kleve, Goch, Weeze, Kevelaer (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)?
I am going to Germany (Kleve, Goch, Weeze, Kevelaer, in North Rhine-Westphalia) in April with my car or camper.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to park/sleep in the area? Ideally I would ...
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Are dashcams legal in Germany?
On Youtube I have seen a lot of videos like this with car accidents in Russia recorded by in-car cameras (dashcams). Is it legal to use such a device in Germany? If an accident happens, can I use the ...
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Cheap/free parking near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
The official low-cost parking near Frankfurt-Hahn airport is not really low cost with prices starting at 3.50 EUR/day. I will fly to Scotland for a week and now I'm looking for an alternative cheap/...
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Can go to Germany on all-year tires in winter?
I know that German law requires tires apt for snow in winter time. It's quite obvious that I cannot use summer tires, but can I go on universal all-year tires?
What are the exact requirements?
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Where can I buy the German environmental badge while driving to my destination in Germany?
I am driving to Germany today and just noticed that I am traveling to a city which requires a so called "Umwelt-plakette" or environmental badge to enter. Normally you need to order them in advance. ...
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Planning to stay for 3 months in Berlin, Germany. Should I bring a car with me?
I will be spending about 3 months (at least) in Berlin, Germany, primarily to look for some business opportunities or maybe a job. I am aware of the nearly perfect transportation services Berlin ...
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Are there any guarded parking lots anywhere in or near Berlin, Germany?
Are there any guarded parking lots in or around the city of Berlin in Germany?
By guarded parking I do NOT mean "guarded" by an automated gate or camera - that is a joke. I mean a real guarded ...
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Where can you park a camper in Munich?
I am going to Munich (Oktoberfest) tonight in my camper.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to park/sleep in Munich? Ideally I would like to park for free. Obviously I will not be able to park ...
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