Overview

• Officers conducted 258 spot checks from Friday to Sunday and issued 79 warnings or sanctions after drivers passed the new signs.
• The ordinance—Germany’s first of its kind—blocks detour traffic at eight A8 exits and two A93 exits on weekends and national holidays when a traffic jam occurs.
• Local officials reported calmer streets in communities such as Frasdorf, with relief described across several towns along former cut-through routes.
• Violations typically draw a €50 warning, rising to around €100 depending on the vehicle, with exemptions for local destinations including residents, hotel guests, refueling and essential stops.
• ADAC says overall effectiveness and legal durability remain uncertain as enforcement used regular police staffing and Autobahn GmbH prepares additional exit signage.