Changes in Laws and Regulations

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SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Roundabout</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF00FF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> There is a new traffic sign. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="156" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Shown under the “give right of way” sign  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="04827220.gif" border=0 width="39" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> this combination grants right of way</div> <div> <IMG SRC="04b28280.gif" border=0 width="40" height="40" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> to the drivers in the roundabout without </div> <div> any other right of way signs being shown.  Where this sign is shown </div> <div> you <B>must not</B> use the indicator on entering the roundabout. </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> If the roundabout has a flat central island, this may not be run </div> <div> over except this is not possible due to the measurement or construction </div> <div> of the vehicle. </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 112 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="112" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Of course there is no stopping nor parking in a roundabout. </div> <bR> <div> eg. other than in the UK, approaching a roundabout there is </div> <div> no choice of right, left and straight ahead but, no matter where you </div> <div> choose to leave the roundabout, you are always leving to the right.</div> <div> (think of leaving the roundabout at the first, second, ... exit) </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="narrowing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Narrowing</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 112 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="112" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Arranging with the narrowing of the roadway is to take place </div> <div> directly (thus <B>briefly</B>) before the narrowing. So traffic </div> <div> congestions should be avoided on the resuming driving lane.  </div> <bR> <div> The governmental release mentions the bottleneck of the narrowing.</div> <div>  But the term surely depends directly on the driver, vehicle and speed.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="mobile"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Mobile</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> The use of mobile phone or car-telephone is prohibited </div> <div> to the driver of a vehicle except with a hands free talking device. </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Exception: the vehicle stands still <B>and </B>the engine is switched off.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> The same applies for cyclists, too.</div> <div> They must also stop. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="44"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="44" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="551"><div> A hands free speech device is thus recommended. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> At the same time every other use of the device is </div> <div> forbidden for the driver,</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> , e.g. writing, dispatching and reading of SMS, surfing the internet etc. </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Punishment: Offenders will be given a fine of  € 40,00 + 1 black point </div> <div> (cyclists € 20,00)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="30zone_en"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>30- Zone</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> Within build-up-areas speed-30-zones will increase. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 75 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="75" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Not concerned are all roads with right of way and roads in </div> <div> responsibility of country, county or district.</div> <div> as well as all "Vorfahrtstraßen" (sign 306, the </div> <div> square with the yellow spot in the middle).</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> Otherwise all roads without traffic lights, cycle tracks </div> <div> and guidelines (center line) can be concerned. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="dimensions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Dimensions</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Dimension of the width of a cooling vehicle may be up to 2,60 m, </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> farm and forestry vehicles with load or attachments up to 3,00m. </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> Maximum length of a vehicle is 18,75m,  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="536" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="484"><div> with extended load 20,75m.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> From a height of 2,50m load may get up to 0,50m </div> <div> over the vehicle's <U>front</U>.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="yellowmarkings_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Yellow Markings, Button Series, Marking Light-Up Buttons, Red-White Guidance Lables</B>:</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Yellow markings do have priority over white guidelines </div> <div> and driving strip delimitations ( interrupted and continuos </div> <div> lines in the center of the driveway). </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> Button series do apply to the same regulations as the </div> <div> appropriate markings.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Likewise to be treated are series of marking guidance </div> <div> buttons if they are switched on, and red-white guidance labels.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="truckterminal"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Truck Terminal</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Truck terminals are large parking areas directly located at </div> <div> the Autobahn. There you can also refuel - normally more cheaply. </div> <div> Often there are also the only available parking lots. </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Theses car-yards are specially referred to at motorway exits.</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="fines"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Fines</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="575"><div> The use of motorways with vehicles extending height </div> <div> over 4,20m (incl. charge) is set to a fine of EUR 40,-</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="627" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> The use of a mobile phone is EUR 40,- (cyclists EUR 20,-) </div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="536" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="45"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="45" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="484"><div> naturally applies to the driver only.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> This summary refers  <A NAME="origtext"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>to the <U>essential </U>sections of the modification of StVO and is not complete. </div> <bR> <div> A complete .pdf-file of the modifications including official release can be <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.baunetz.de/bmvbw/verkehr/download/verkehrssicherheit.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.baunetz.de/bmvbw/verkehr/down"><U><U>downloaded here</U></U></A></FONT> (in German language, sorry!).<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="update_en"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="1066e6d0.gif" border=0 width="110" height="109" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <I>Just the next new traffic sign? </I></div> <div> <I>                                new Rules? changed Laws? </I></div> <bR> <div> Trafic Rules - Update </div> <bR> <div> We appreciate keeping you up to date on German traffic laws and regulations. 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