At 10.40, you enter an area where parking is allowed for 2 hours when using a parking disc. What time must you set on the parking disc?

In the situation described, you entered a parking area that allows parking for 2 hours with the use of a parking disc. When you set the parking disc, you need to indicate the start time, which should reflect the beginning of the parking period.

Since you entered at 10:40, you would need to set the parking disc to the next full hour, which is 11:00. This is in accordance with German traffic regulations, which require that the parking disc shows the beginning of the parking time in whole hours.

The importance of using a parking disc correctly lies in avoiding fines and ensuring that you comply with the regulations governing parking in designated areas. Setting the parking disc accurately also helps parking enforcement officers understand your parking duration easily.