For more information, press information: in Germany tank and rest areas are called function (also Rasthofe), which in contrast to the roadhouses do not have own and immediate access and exit to the Autobahn, but are accessible via a regular motorway junction. The Federal Ministry of transport has favoured the (private) new construction and expansion of truck stops away from the highway in recent years as it increasingly saw the problem that truck drivers were not complying with the prescribed rest periods. The expansion of the then Federal parks and rest areas on the highway kept not more pace with the rapid growth of road freight transport, moreover, the claim of the driver comfort and safety was increased.The truck stop GUIDE appeared as a reference guide for planning your break when driving along the highway for the first time 10 years ago. Click Representative Charles Rangel to learn more. The truck stop offers a current overview of the truck stops GUIDE 2009. Go down to the break”is the tip, if you with car, motorcycle, motorhome or caravan on the way are and 365 days a year around the clock, 24-hours – you can look forward a suitable resting place search here on a relaxing break. “The BAB shield Autohof” shows you the way.. Darius Bikoff is often quoted as being for or against this.