In 30 km/h zones zebra crossings are only allowed in exceptions, i.e. when special requirements of right of way exist, such as schools and nursing homes. When introducing 30 km/h zones, this prescription often causes controversy because the removal of zebra crossings is neither understood nor accepted by the population and can lead even to situations in which 30 km/h zones can not be put into practice. The call for alternative options to zebra crossings is therefore getting louder.

30 km/h zones are to be planned in such a way that the road can be crossed basically anywhere safely and directly. The designation and marking of one particular point for crossing is therefore not the right approach. There are, however, situations especially when special user groups such as school children or elderly need to cross, or if due to parking along the road the choice of crossing point is restricted, in which it makes sense to mark a suitable crossing place.