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Toll road
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When you see the Zeichen
Expect a toll to be charged for the stretch of road ahead. Pay attention to information about vehicle classes, fees and payment methods, and move into the appropriate lane for the toll facility if necessary; if you do not want to use the route, you must choose a permitted alternative route in good time.
Rules
- Zeichen 391 indicates a tolled route.
- Whether you have to pay and how much depends on the tariffs and vehicle classes applicable to that route.
- The sign does not prescribe a particular speed, priority or payment method.
- Zusatzzeichen and information from the road operator about lanes, payment and possible exemptions must be observed.
Tips
- Pay attention early to the allocation of lanes, for example for cash payment, card payment or electronic billing.
- If possible, find out about fees and accepted payment methods before setting off.
- Do not stop on the carriageway to look for money or payment information; instead, drive to the designated toll facility or marked payment point.
- If you want to avoid the toll route, choose another route before the last safe exit or turning opportunity.
Common misunderstandings
- The sign is confused with a general German passenger-car vignette requirement. No such general vignette requirement exists in Germany.
- Some learner drivers believe that passenger cars are always exempt from payment at this sign. However, the tariffs and vehicle classes for the specific route are decisive.
- The sign is incorrectly understood as a speed restriction or as the beginning of an Autobahn.
Exam tip
Take care not to confuse Zeichen 391 with Zeichen 390, which indicates toll liability under the Federal Trunk Road Toll Act. Zeichen 391 primarily indicates that a route is tolled; it does not imply a specific maximum speed or a general vignette requirement.
Did you know
Even without a general passenger-car toll, Germany has individual tolled sections of road, such as the Warnow Tunnel near Rostock and the Herrentunnel near Lübeck.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to pay a toll in a passenger car at Zeichen 391?
The tariff regulations for the specific route are decisive. Check the signs and the operator's information, as fees and possible exemptions may depend on the vehicle class.
Can I still leave the tolled route?
Yes, as long as a permitted alternative is available before it begins. Do not reverse or make an illegal U-turn if you have already missed the last exit.
What payment method does Zeichen 391 require?
The sign itself does not specify a payment method. Information along the route indicates whether payment can be made, for example, in cash, by card or electronically.
Does the sign impose a special maximum speed?
No, Zeichen 391 does not contain a speed limit. The general maximum speeds or any additionally signed limits apply.
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