Parking ticket puzzle in Babelsberg: drama with a happy ending for residents!

Parking ticket puzzle in Babelsberg: drama with a happy ending for residents!

On Monday morning, July 11, 2025, there is a lot of hustle and bustle at Weberplatz in Babelsberg. The regulatory office has set off with four people to check the surrounding streets to comply with the new residential park certificate, which has been in parts of Babelsberg since June 30. For many residents, however, the parking permit has so far remained an unattainable asset. The author of these lines has not yet received a parking permit because the pick -up date has not been determined. But as so often, there is a little hope: a city employee confirms that proof of the application behind the windshield is not to be feared.

The situation is tense because the author is in a hurry. With the aim of reaching two vehicles in good time before the regulatory office arrives. On Tuesday, the residents could have picked up the parking cards, but unfortunately the responsible employees are sick and the process is delayed. Another employee who is not responsible nevertheless helps the waiting people, which shows that in Potsdam it is also important in hectic times.

How does the application for parking cards work?

The resident parking card in Potsdam can be applied for by everyone who have reported their main or secondary residence in a corresponding parking area. As the city clarifies, the registration or re-registration must be made before applying- a rental agreement alone is not sufficient. In addition, the vehicle must be approved for the applicant or a usage confirmation must be presented if the car is not in the ownership. The required documents are simple, but essential:

• Current ID card or passport
• registration certificate I (vehicle registration)
• usage certificate (if not vehicle owner)
• When applying by representative: Power of Power and ID documents
• valid main inspection
• leasing or handover contract or severely disabled ID card (mark "BL" or "AG")

The fees for the resident parking permit vary depending on the duration and special conditions. For example, an ID for one year costs 30 euros, and with a severely disabled ID card, the fee is only 15 euros for the same period. The fees must be paid for when the application or collection, but a refund if the return is returned prematurely.

Visit to the Berlin Ensemble

Despite the problem of parking, the author cannot be discouraged and visits the Berlin Ensemble in the evening, where the piece "Waiting for Godot" is listed. In the midst of the audience, prominent faces such as Britta Ernst, the former Minister of Education, and Olaf Scholz, the ex-Federal Chancellor, can be discovered. A special scene occurs after the idea when Scholz makes a selfie with some young people. Matthias Brandt, the son of the legendary Willy Brandt.

By the way, two days earlier, Scholz took part in a general meeting of the Potsdam SPD, where Severin Fischer unanimously elected as a candidate for the mayor election - with impressive 90 percent of the vote. A real reason to joy for the party and its supporters!

For the Potsdam, who are still waiting for their parking permit, it means: keep your eyes and ears open and find out about the next steps. Because the application is easy if you adhere to the necessary requirements. Further detailed information can be found on the city's website, which supports citizens in terms of parking license.

A little ray of hope for everyone who fights for a parking space every day: the city takes the inquiries seriously - even if it sometimes takes a little longer until everything works smoothly.