....but it was good to know what 'Rollspiltt' and 'Ölspur' meant as I've trundled by in ignorance ..
Yes, take the Rollspiltt sign seriously. They are far and few between because we hate the stuff (unlike the French) so if you see this sign it's probably actual. With the Ölspur sign, exercise caution obviously but more often than not these signs sit there for months on end because the local authority either forgets all about them or, probably more accurately, are too lazy to collect them.
A couple of other things worth noting. Our equivalent of the Highway Code stipulates that you should signal your intention at
Priority Road turns so if the main road curves around to the left/right and is signed you are expected to signal. If not, there's always the risk of traffic waiting in a side road believing you are intending to enter the side road and pull out in front of you. Doesn't happen often but worth keeping in mind.
In
Traffic Calming Zones the speed limit is 7km/h and as this is barely over a stiff walking pace these zones are cash cows for local authorities more often than not having unmarked cars parked in them with the obligatory cameras.
On the subject of cameras - many of the fixed camera installations are now being replaced for something that more resembles the old Barbers pole. They are approx 3m in height, circular as a normal pole and are banded with black and white rings. Nice street furniture but costly. Oh, and not only do these new installations take a frontal shot but also a rear shot so forget all about the 'I'm riding a bike that's only got a rear number shield'.
