das Fahrverbot
Translation
driving ban, prohibition of driving
Examples
Wegen des Smogs gibt es ein Fahrverbot.
There is a driving ban because of the smog.
Er hat ein einmonatiges Fahrverbot erhalten.
He received a one-month driving ban.
Grammar Patterns
to impose ((a driving ban)) ((on sth.)) A driving ban was imposed on diesel cars.
to receive ((a driving ban)) He received a driving ban for one month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Fahrsperre; Antonyms: die Fahrerlaubnis
Etymology
A compound of 'Fahren' (to drive) and 'Verbot' (ban, prohibition).
Memory Tips
Picture a car ('Fahr') with a big 'Forbidden' ('Verbot') sign plastered on its windshield.