Feb 11 • 09:45 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Municipal Traffic Monitoring: Roses for Proper Parkers on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, traffic monitoring authorities in Germany reward proper parking with roses, while gently reminding offenders of the rules without imposing fines.

On February 14, Valentine's Day, the typically feared traffic monitoring agency of the Zweckverband Kommunale Dienste Oberland is engaging in a heartwarming image campaign. Drivers who park correctly will receive a rose as a reward, while those who do not comply will be kindly reminded of the parking regulations but will not face fines on this special day. Instead, offenders will receive a 'yellow card' reminding them to adhere to the existing rules, according to a press release. The campaign involves staff from the traffic monitoring agency, based in Bad Tölz, who will be active in 49 municipalities, distributing a total of 5,000 roses. However, the traffic monitoring agency emphasizes that their goodwill has limits; serious violations - such as illegal parking in fire lanes - will still be subject to the usual penalties. This indicates that while the campaign aims to spread goodwill and promote compliance, it still enforces important traffic regulations strictly. This initiative serves not just to improve the public image of the traffic authority but also to foster a sense of community and compliance among drivers. It showcases a creative approach to traffic regulation, highlighting the balance between enforcement and public relations on a day associated with love and kindness.

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