Behavior on the construction site: what is allowed and what is forbidden?

According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), a total of 65,8 million vehicles and trailers were registered in German road traffic on January 1, 2020. Even if not every one of these vehicles is used every day, our roads still have to be able to cope with a lot. In addition to the heavy use of vehicles, various environmental influences, such as B. Frost or heat, the road surface to a severe test.

So it's no wonder that repairs are necessary from time to time. But what exactly is the behavior expected of drivers on a construction site and what can happen if they violate the respective regulations? What are the consequences of getting a lightning bolt on a construction site, for example? Those interested can find detailed information on the advice portal bussgeldkataloge.de. Those interested can find detailed information on the advice portal bussgeldkataloge.de.

What types of construction sites are there?

There are different types of construction sites that drivers may encounter when making their way through traffic. Then three of these types are described in more detail:

• Permanent construction sites: If a section of road is to be renovated or expanded, a so-called permanent construction site is required. This remains in the same place for a period of more than 24 hours. A permanent construction site is also necessary in the case of the construction of a new traffic system that is to be connected to the existing traffic network.

• Day construction sites: As the name suggests, a one-day construction site lasts for a maximum of 24 hours. Often an extra lane is temporarily drawn in on the road and marked accordingly so that motorists know where they are allowed to drive. This type of construction site can occur, for example, when crash barriers are being repaired, signage or mowing work is being carried out.

• Night construction sites: If it is not possible to carry out the necessary road works during the day because the traffic would be too restricted or disturbed, a night construction site is an option. After all, the volume of traffic is much lower at night. At such a construction site, the work either only lasts one night or it is moved to the edge of the road during the day.

What behavior is required on a construction site?

Regardless of the type of construction site, the traffic sign 123 usually indicates this. It is a triangular sign with a red frame that shows a construction worker with a shovel on a white background. As soon as drivers pass this traffic sign, they should behave as follows:

• Adjust speed: Corresponding traffic signs a few kilometers in front of the construction site often indicate a slower speed. The maximum speed is being reduced step by step so that neither road users nor construction workers are endangered.
• Increase attention: Construction waste or tools may be accidentally left on the street or construction workers need to step on it. In order to be able to react in good time, an increased level of attention on a construction site is therefore essential.
• Keep your distance: An increased distance from the vehicle in front contributes to a lower risk of accidents. After all, if you drive up too close, you can hardly avoid a collision if the person in front suddenly has to brake.
• Do not overtake: There is no general ban on overtaking at a construction site, but such a ban can be announced by a corresponding sign. In addition, risky driving maneuvers should generally be avoided, even if overtaking is not prohibited per se.

How expensive are violations in a construction site?

Drivers who do not adhere to the traffic rules on a construction site not only endanger themselves, but also other road users and the construction workers who work there. Therefore, the catalog of fines provides for relatively strict sanctions for traffic offenses in construction sites. Drivers who overtake on the right in built-up areas, for example, pay up to 35 euros.

If the whole thing happens outside of built-up areas, fines between 100 and 145 euros are possible. In addition, in this case there is a risk of a point in Flensburg. If drivers do not adjust their speed, although the traffic sign 123 has long since indicated a construction site, they have to be satisfied with a fine of 100 euros and one point.

Have you been flashed on a construction site?

The specifications for the maximum permitted road speed also apply on a construction site. In urban areas, motorists who are flashed in a construction site are subject to higher fines. These are between 15 and 680 euros, depending on the speed driven. Out of town, between 10 and 600 euros are possible. On top of that, one or two points in Flensburg as well as driving bans between one and three months can be due in and out of town.

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