Traffic Signals: The Significance of Red and White Rings on Lantern-shaped Road Markers for Motorists
The Lamp Ring traffic sign, one of the oldest in Germany, has been a guiding presence on German roads since 1937. This iconic sign, found in Section 42 Abs. 2 StVO, Annex 3, and traffic sign number 394, is not only a staple of German roads but also a common sight in Austria.
According to the Straßenverkehrsordnung (StVO), within built-up areas, vehicles do not need to be illuminated with their own light source. However, outside built-up areas, they must be. This rule is crucial for ensuring visibility and safety on the roads, particularly at night.
Vehicles, excluding passenger cars, with a permissible total mass of more than 3.5 t and trailers parked on the roadway within built-up areas must always be illuminated with their own light source or by other approved lighting devices. This rule is in place to maintain visibility and safety, especially for other road users.
Ignoring the Lamp Ring traffic sign carries a similar risk as disregarding the three-meter rule. Drivers found disregarding this sign may receive a ticket and risk having their vehicle towed away.
Unfortunately, the German city with the oldest continuous use of the Lampenring as a traffic sign is not definitively known. Sources do not provide clear information about a city in Germany maintaining the Lampenring as a traffic sign to this day.
However, not all vehicles are subject to the lighting rule. Vehicles that can be easily removed from the roadway, such as motorcycles, motorized bicycles, bicycles, wheelchairs, single-axle tractors, single-axle trailers, hand vehicles, or unshod carriages, must not be left unlit at night.
For those interested in learning more about lesser-known traffic signs, including the Lamp Ring, a practical PDF guide is available for free download. This guide provides explanations and tips for 12 rare traffic signs, making it an invaluable resource for both drivers and pedestrians.
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