Zebra stripes: You should know these rules

Probably the most famous zebra stripes in the world is located in London Abbey Road, and the four gentlemen that cross him is the much more famous Beatles on the cover of their 1969-released album.

Also in rainbow colors: This colorful zebra stripes adorns a street in Maastricht. Melissa Faust / Pixabay

Zebra stripes are available around the globe, their signal effect is similar to unmistakable community as that of a red traffic light. Pedestrians know that they can cross here safely, motorists is clear that they have to stop.

Pedestrians have priority

As far as the theory. The practice looks different. If carefully made sure that the motorized traffic actually stops, no passerby should be passed on the pedestrian crossing. Because relying on the stop discipline by no means. Auto and motorcyclists and - which is often forgotten - even cyclists are obliged to stop in front of a zebra strip when a pedestrian wants to cross him. As experts of the ARAG insurance explicitly emphasize, this also applies when the zebra strip leads over the bike path.

Down from the wheel

Better descend: Motorists only have to stop for cyclists when they push them. ampnet / adac

Even cyclists enjoy the zebra strip. However, if you cross the exit, but only when you descend and push. It is not forbidden to cycle about the strip. However, this is the risk of being not perceived in time of auto and motorcyclists.

fines and points threaten

If you ignore the zebra crossing, pedestrians do not let cross or overhaul at the exceeds, you have to expect 80 Euro fine and a Flensburg point. If there is a hazard or accident, the sanctions fall harder.

Hold, Parking, Overhaul - What's it?

The view of the zebra crossing and pedestrians who want to cross him must remain free. Therefore, keeping and parking on a zebra strip and five meters banned before, violations cost up to 55 euros. On the other hand, behind the zebra strip one can hold again and park.

When approaching a zebra strip, motorists need to reduce their speed. This also applies if no road sign makes a close way.

In addition, the zebra strip - as already mentioned - is a overtaking ban. And similar to a rescue alley, pedestrian crossing must also be kept free when traffic is stowed or rushing.