Laws, courts and authorities
StVO
Abbreviation for Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung
In short and in plain language
The StVO is the set of traffic rules for German roads.
It also matters for building sites next to a road.
Outside towns, ads must not distract drivers in a dangerous way. Ads on traffic signs and barriers are not allowed.
Definition
The StVO is the German Road Traffic Regulations, the traffic rules for German roads. For job sites next to a road it also matters because of advertising. Outside built-up areas it prohibits advertising that can distract road users in a way that endangers or impedes traffic. Advertising in connection with traffic signs and traffic installations is not allowed.