For legal reasons, no stopping zones must always be set up at least 3-4 days before they come into effect. It is therefore necessary to submit the application in good time (ideally around 14 days in advance). Applications submitted at shorter notice should be coordinated in advance by telephone with the responsible StVB; if necessary, they can also be sent by fax/email, which can save time.

Written application (usually informal) with details of the applicant's name, address, telephone number, date, duration (time), details of the local conditions at the location (are there already traffic restrictions, parking ticket machines, pedestrian zones, etc.), length of the required no-stopping zone, vehicle registration number, and, if applicable, the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating.

The amount of the fee varies from city to city (municipality) and also depends on the type and duration of the parking ban. The schedule of fees for road traffic measures provides for a fee range from €10.20 to €767. The locally responsible StVB can provide information on the exact amount of the fee.