According to the traffic rules, parking is defined as any stationing of a vehicle - even if the driver does not leave the vehicle - with exception of shortest possible stops for the purpose of embarking or disembarking or loading and unloading.

There are also some special provisions regarding parking, e.g. that:

It is prohibited to park on pedestrian crossings, bicycle crossings or less than five metres before such crossings.

It is prohibited to park on the carriageway on priority roads with a speed limit greater than 50 km/h.

It is prohibited to park at a widening of the road for a bus, taxi or tram stop or less than 20 metres from an official traffic sign for such stop. Stopping for disembarkation or embarkation purposes is excepted if it does not obstruct buses, taxis or trams. It is prohibited to park at a widening of the road for a bus, taxi or tram stop or less than 20 metres from an official traffic sign for such stop. Stopping for disembarkation or embarkation purposes is excepted if it does not obstruct buses, taxis or trams.