Introduced in 2020: New traffic sign! Many people don't even know its meaning
There are some traffic signs that you rarely see in traffic. The following copy is likely to be one of them – it was only introduced in 2020
The traffic sign 1010-71 has only been around since 2020. This is not the only reason why many drivers probably hardly know it. It is also only used in a few places, so you have to take a closer look when you come across it.
New traffic sign: This is what lies behind the sign 1010-71
The official name of the traffic sign is “Passenger cars or motorcycles with sidecars occupied by at least three people”. It was introduced as part of the amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations four years ago and identifies vehicles with at least three people. In detail, its use can relieve traffic and reduce pollutant emissions because it enables more efficient use of existing traffic lanes and supports the creation of lanes specifically for carpooling.
As t-online reports, the sign was originally intended to enable a privilege, namely the use of the bus lane, which is taboo with a few exceptions. However, since the release was not approved in the end, the new traffic sign lacked the intended purpose. Road traffic authorities can therefore use it when carrying out traffic tests, for example.
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This is what traffic sign 1010-71 looks like:
Is there a risk of a fine?
The symbol is a so-called additional symbol. These serve to specify or limit the meaning of traffic signs. They complement a main traffic sign and provide additional information that applies to a specific situation or type of vehicle. Such markings play an important role in adapting general traffic rules to specific traffic situations because they offer clear instructions and orientation to both drivers and other road users.
According to the catalog of fines, violating additional signs does not directly result in a fine because they are never found alone. “However, if road users ignore the overarching sign and its additional information, they may be subject to penalties in accordance with the catalog of fines,” it continues.
In the specific case of traffic sign 1010-71, for example, there are different interpretation approaches for possible fines, which are not explicitly shown in the catalog of fines. For example, if the additional sign occurs in conjunction with a speed limit, this would only apply to vehicles with multiple occupants, but not to those with fewer occupants.
Other potential fine cases:
- Traffic sign 260: Prohibition of motor vehicles : If the ban on motor vehicles is announced by sign 260 and the additional sign 1010-71 is below it, driving on the road is only permitted for vehicles with multiple occupants. Violating this rule could result in a fine similar to violations of general driving bans.
- Traffic sign 253: Ban on motor vehicles over 3.5 t : With a combination of sign 253 (prohibition of vehicles over 3.5 t) and the additional sign 1010-71, only multi-occupied vehicles over 3.5 tons
By Dana Neumann
The original for this article “New traffic sign! Many people don't even know its meaning” comes from futurezone.de.
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