New rules in traffic: safety and speed limit 30 for Untergiesing!

New rules in traffic: safety and speed limit 30 for Untergiesing!

The road traffic regulations are experiencing a breath of fresh air: In October 2024, a comprehensive amendment came into force, which opens up completely new options for action for municipalities in Germany. These changes have already been very well received, particularly in Munich. As muenchenunterwegs.de reports, the associated administrative regulation has been in effect since April 2025. The city now has more freedom in traffic planning and can implement new solutions to improve traffic safety and promote walking and cycling.

Mayor Dominik Krause and mobility officer Georg Dunkel presented the innovations at an information event in Untergiesing. An important concern is to better design pedestrian crossings and 30 km/h speed limits. For example, Sachsenstrasse, where the district committee had suggested, among other things, the establishment of a bicycle lane, was slowed down to 30 km/h over a 400-meter-long section - a change that has been in force since April 2025. Previously, the conditions for a bicycle lane were not sufficient, which did not please the residents.

New regulations for more safety and environmental protection

In order to meet the requirements of climate protection, new protective goods are now being integrated into the road traffic regulations. Cities can now set up special lanes and priority traffic light switching for buses, sometimes even based on prognostic data. The arrangement of 30 km/h zones and the establishment of resident parking zones are now easier. In this way, municipalities are promoting mobility that is not only safe but also more climate-friendly, as tagesschau.de notes. This reform should aim to promote the health of citizens and the urban development environment.

With a clear focus on improving road safety and promoting cycling, the amendment sends a clear signal. Municipalities are given more discretion to set up cycle lanes and cycle streets. The ADFC emphasizes that this not only increases safety for cyclists, but also strengthens cycling as an environmentally friendly alternative to cars.

Implementation and outlook

An important step towards this transport transition has already been taken. The city of Munich's mobility department has currently identified potential locations for further 30 km/h measures. Feedback from district committees is on the agenda for autumn 2025 in order to create even more safety in road traffic. These measures are part of a larger plan aimed at making Munich a city that is both more livable and sustainable. The mobility department has already implemented some orders in coordination with the district committees in day-to-day business, which are intended to bring clearly noticeable improvements for the citizens.

The amendment to the road traffic regulations impressively shows that the federal government and local authorities are ready to take a new course that not only meets the needs of traffic, but also our environment. This opens up many new opportunities for Munich’s citizens – you just have to embrace them!