Tempo 30 in Schachen: Security reform for Pirmasens comes into force!

Tempo 30 in Schachen: Security reform for Pirmasens comes into force!

From Monday, May 5, 2025, there is a significant change in the traffic regulation in the streets of the Schachen in Pirmasens. As the Rheinpfalz , the speed limit is then set at 30 km/h. This regulation is implemented gradually during the day. This represents a significant adaptation that aims to increase traffic safety and improve the quality of life of the residents.

The Pirmasens city administration also points out that a new right-left-left regulation will come into force from May 5th. Previously, Tempo 30 in Mercury and Ludwig-Kieffer-Straße and on the street "Am Mühlberg". These include Maxstraße, Gustavstraße, Paulstraße, Emil-Kömmerling-Straße, Albrechtstraße, Hermannstraße, Emilienstraße, Blümmeltalstraße, Ludwigstraße, Güterbahnhofstrasse (section from Ludwig- to Hermannstrasse) and Schachenstraße (from Albrechtstraße to the end of Ludwig-Kiefer-Straße).

expanded regulations and backgrounds

The changes in the road traffic in Pirmasens are not isolated, but are part of a comprehensive reform process of Road Traffic Act (StVG) . This reform ensures that authorities in cities and municipalities receive extended powers. The introduction of Tempo 30 zones and residents' parking zones is thus easier, which gives the municipalities more freedom of choice with regard to traces of bus, bike paths and residents parking spaces.

Security in road traffic remains a top priority. The changes also take into account aspects of climate and environmental protection as well as health and urban development developments. Local traffic authorities can now set up simple measures such as bus traces, bike paths and foot traffic areas. The speed limit 30 can be introduced especially near the busy school routes or playgrounds to protect children and pedestrians.

new traffic in Pirmasens

The other innovations include adapting the Blümelstalstrasse, which is opened for cycling in the opposite direction. This should not only offer cyclists more security, but also promote the use of environmentally friendly transport. The arrangements for Tempo 30 routes are also designed in such a way that they can be arranged by the responsible authorities when they are in the presence of impending lack of parking space.

These comprehensive changes in the traffic regulation reflect a trend that can be observed not only in Pirmasens, but also in many German cities: increased focus on the safety and quality of life of the citizens through adapted traffic rules and infrastructures.