Reporting faults in street lighting

Have you discovered a fault with a street lamp or traffic light? Then please report your observation to us using the contact details provided.

Description

If you notice a fault or technical problem with a street lamp or traffic light, you can report it via the ‘Bei Anruf Licht!’ helpline, by email or online at machmuenchenbesser.de.

When reporting the issue, please always provide as precise a location as possible, as well as the pole number of the street lamp or traffic light. The pole number is located on the pole of the street lamp or traffic light. It is very helpful to include the name of the street and house number, or the names of the intersecting streets.

General enquiries regarding street lighting and traffic lights are handled by the Civil Engineering Department, Street Lighting and Traffic Control Division.

Important note

Important note

By reporting a faulty street lamp or traffic light, you can take part in the ‘Bei Anruf Licht!’ prize draw. As a thank you for your involvement, the Department of Public Works holds an annual prize draw with cash prizes and non-cash prizes.

Duration and costs

Processing time

We will process your message as quickly as possible.

Contact

Tiefbau
Straßenbeleuchtung und Verkehrsleittechnik

​Reports are only accepted by telephone or via the online form.

Postal address

Tiefbau
Straßenbeleuchtung und Verkehrsleittechnik

Friedenstraße 40
81671 München

Fax: +49 89 233-12761305

Address

Friedenstraße 40
81671 München

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