Staatsstraßen
Staatsstraßen are a category of public roads that are owned and maintained by the state or national government rather than by local municipalities. They form an essential part of the national and regional transport network, linking major urban centers, industrial areas, ports, and border crossings. Compared with local streets, Staatsstraßen carry higher traffic volumes and are designed to higher standards, though they typically have lower speeds and fewer grade-separated sections than national motorways.
The administration of Staatsstraßen varies by country but is generally handled by a central or regional transport
Historically, Staatsstraßen emerged as an organized means to secure reliable routes as motorized transport expanded. In
See also: national roads, motorways, regional roads, local streets.