In front of you is a pedestrian crossing, beyond which the traffic in your lane is backed up. What should you do?

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, German traffic rules require you to stop before the crossing if pedestrians want to cross or are crossing. You must never stop your vehicle on the pedestrian crossing itself. This is to ensure that pedestrians have a clear, safe space to walk and that their right of way is respected. Even if there seems to be no pedestrian in sight, stopping beyond or on the crossing is not allowed, especially if traffic ahead is backed up. Waiting on the crossing can block pedestrians and create dangerous situations. Therefore, always stop before the crossing when traffic is stopped to keep the crossing clear and safe.