Special use of roads
If you want to use public roads, paths or squares beyond the usual common use, you need a special use permit. This applies, for example, to the installation of construction site containers and advertising displays or other uses in public road spaces.
You can apply for this permit quickly and completely online via the Wirtschafts-Service-Portal.NRW - without an appointment and without the way to the office.
General information on the special use of roads
In Germany, there is freedom of trade, so you do not need a special permit for the exercise of most trades. Only in certain sectors, a special permit is required, e.g. for the special use of roads.
If you want to use public roads in a special way, this is a special use. A special use exists, for example, if you want to attach advertising posters, make sidewalk crossings or block a parking space for your move. For such a special use, you need a special use permit.
What is a special use?
A special use exists when public transport areas are used not only for transport, but for other purposes. These include, for example:
- Installation of scaffolding, containers or cranes
- Sales stands or advertising displays
- Events in public space
- Storage of building material on sidewalks or roads
For these uses, you need an official approval in advance.
Who needs to apply for permission for special use?
The application must be submitted by all natural or legal persons who wish to use a public area in North Rhine-Westphalia beyond normal use. These include, but are not limited to:
- Private individuals (e.g. in the case of removals or construction works)
- Businesses and traders
- Organizers of events
FAQs: Permission for the special use of roads
Help and frequently asked questions about the special use of roads
What uses are considered special use in public road space?
These include the installation of construction site containers and scaffolding as well as advertising displays, sales stands, events and the storage of materials on sidewalks or roads.
What is the difference between Event Permit and Special Use Permit?
The special use permit concerns the use of public land. An event permit also regulates the execution of the event itself.
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