Noise limits for motorcycles
Roads where motorcycles above a registered stand-noise level are banned, mainly in Tyrol, plus motorcycle bans and closures nearby. Check field U1 on your registration before you plan the route.
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Prealps/Jura (small)
Noise limit road
Beginner route
Line positions are approximate.
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Noise limits for motorcycles
| Road | Region | Rule | Limit | Period | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B198 Lechtalstraße, Steeg (Vorarlberg border) to Weißenbach am Lech dB limit |
Tirol (Reutte) (AT) | Motorcycles with registered stand noise (Nahfeldpegel) above 95 dB(A) banned Check: Registration document field U1 (stand noise) |
95 dB(A) | 15 Apr – 31 Oct, every year (since 2021) | EUR 220, up to 726; riders may be turned back | tirol.gv.at (opens in a new tab) adac.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| B199 Tannheimer Straße, Weißenbach am Lech to Schattwald (German border) dB limit |
Tirol (Reutte) (AT) | Motorcycles with registered stand noise above 95 dB(A) banned Check: Registration document field U1 (stand noise) |
95 dB(A) | 15 Apr – 31 Oct, every year (since 2021) | EUR 220, up to 726 | tirol.gv.at (opens in a new tab) adac.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| L21 Berwang-Namloser Straße, Bichlbach to Stanzach dB limit |
Tirol (Reutte) (AT) | Motorcycles with registered stand noise above 95 dB(A) banned Check: Registration document field U1 (stand noise) |
95 dB(A) | 15 Apr – 31 Oct, every year (since 2021) | EUR 220, up to 726 | tirol.gv.at (opens in a new tab) adac.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| L72 Hahntennjochstraße part 2, Pfafflar to Hahntennjoch summit dB limit |
Tirol (Reutte / Imst) (AT) | Motorcycles with registered stand noise above 95 dB(A) banned Check: Registration document field U1 (stand noise) |
95 dB(A) | 15 Apr – 31 Oct, every year (since 2021) | EUR 220, up to 726 | tirol.gv.at (opens in a new tab) adac.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| L246 Hahntennjochstraße part 1, Hahntennjoch summit to Imst (junction Vogelhändlerweg) dB limit |
Tirol (Imst) (AT) | Motorcycles with registered stand noise above 95 dB(A) banned Check: Registration document field U1 (stand noise) |
95 dB(A) | 15 Apr – 31 Oct, every year (since 2021) | EUR 220, up to 726 | tirol.gv.at (opens in a new tab) adac.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| L266 Bschlaber Straße, Elmen to Pfafflar dB limit |
Tirol (Reutte) (AT) | Motorcycles with registered stand noise above 95 dB(A) banned Check: Registration document field U1 (stand noise) |
95 dB(A) | 15 Apr – 31 Oct, every year (since 2021) | EUR 220, up to 726 | tirol.gv.at (opens in a new tab) adac.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Designated secondary roads (e.g. Fernpass alternatives around Reutte, Inntal roads near Kufstein, Seefeld plateau) — see official maps Road closure |
Tirol (districts Innsbruck, Innsbruck-Land, Imst, Kufstein, Reutte) (AT) | Through traffic (all motor vehicles incl. motorcycles in transit) may not leave the main route onto local roads; destination, origin, resident and staying-guest traffic exempt Check: Not about the bike: if you are staying in the region, carry your booking confirmation |
no dB value | 1 May – 1 Nov 2026; Sat, Sun, public holidays (+ 29 May, 2 Oct) 07:00–19:00 | – | motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab) adac.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| B11 Kesselbergstraße, uphill from Kochel am See to the Kesselberg Motorcycle ban |
Bayern (Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen) (DE) | Motorcycles banned uphill (Kochel → Kesselberg) Mon–Fri 15:00–22:00; weekend/holiday all-day ban from the trial was lifted (permanent since 2025) Check: Applies to all motorcycles regardless of noise |
no dB value | 1 Apr – 31 Oct each year | – | motorradonline.de (opens in a new tab) lra-toelz.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| L124 Schauinslandstraße, Freiburg-Günterstal to Schauinsland Motorcycle ban |
Baden-Württemberg (Freiburg, Black Forest) (DE) | Closed to motorcycles on weekends and public holidays (since 1984). Direction and hours UNCONFIRMED — check signage. Check: Applies to all motorcycles regardless of noise |
no dB value | 1 Apr – 1 Nov | – | motorcycles.news (opens in a new tab) motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| SS243 Grödner Joch / Passo Gardena Road closure · proposed |
Südtirol (Wolkenstein / Selva, Dolomites) (IT) | Traffic-calmed zone: through traffic of all motor vehicles (incl. motorcycles) barred; residents, pass-hotel guests, suppliers and public transport exempt Check: Check South Tyrol road info before riding the Sella Ronda |
no dB value | Trial 1 Sep 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 (planned); 2027 mid-May – mid-Oct under discussion | – | motorcycles.news (opens in a new tab) motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
Line positions are approximate.
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Ended / past event
Kept for reference; not drawn on the map.
| Road | Region | Rule | Limit | Period | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B307 Sudelfeld, direction Oberaudorf → Bayrischzell (Tatzelwurm car park to Miesbach district line) Motorcycle ban |
Bayern (Rosenheim / Miesbach) (DE) | Trial ban for motorcycles in one direction, daily 11:00–21:00 Check: Applies to all motorcycles regardless of noise |
no dB value | 2025: 30 Apr – 31 Oct; 2026: planned 1 Apr – 31 Oct, ended early 30 Sep 2026 (12-month trial limit reached) | – | motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab) motorcycles.news (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Campolongo, Grödner Joch, Pordoi and Sella passes Event closure |
Dolomites (Sella group) (IT) | Closed to all motor traffic for the Sellaronda Bike Day | no dB value | 12 Sep 2026, 09:00–16:00 (annual event, date varies) | – | motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Trafoi – Stelvio summit; summit – Santa Maria (CH, Umbrail); Bormio – summit Event closure |
Stilfser Joch / Passo dello Stelvio (borders CH via Umbrail) (IT) | Closed to motor vehicles for the Stilfser Joch cycling day | no dB value | 29 Aug 2026, 08:00–16:00 (annual, date varies) | – | motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| 14 passes on 11 Sunday mornings, e.g. Col du Calvaire/Lac Blanc, Ballon d'Alsace, Petit Ballon, Col Amic, Hartmannswillerkopf Event closure |
Massif des Vosges (Alsace) (FR) | "Col'Attitude": passes closed to motorised traffic (cars and motorcycles) on set mornings for cyclists/walkers Check: Check the yearly Col'Attitude calendar |
no dB value | 2026: 7 Jun – 27 Sep, single mornings ~08:00–12:30 | – | motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab) checked 30 Oct 2026 |