This traffic sign is displayed on the right-hand kerbside. What does it indicate?

This traffic sign indicates the start of an absolute no-stopping zone on the side of the road in the direction of the arrow. In this case, the arrow points left, so the no-stopping zone begins to the left of the sign.

According to German traffic rules, an absolute no-stopping zone means you are not allowed to stop your vehicle there at all—not even briefly to pick up or drop off passengers. This differs from a no-parking zone, where stopping briefly is allowed.

You must obey this sign to ensure traffic flow and safety, especially in places where stopping could cause dangerous situations or congestion. The sign on the kerbside shows from which point the absolute no-stopping rule applies. You will find an end sign (with a similar symbol but a diagonal line through it) when the no-stopping zone ends.

Understanding this helps you know that where this sign is placed, you must not stop your car from that point onwards in the direction of the arrow until you see the corresponding end sign.