Weiterfahrt

Weiterfahrt is a German noun meaning the act of continuing a journey, typically by vehicle, vessel, or train. The term combines weiter (further, on) with Fahrt (journey, drive) and is used in both everyday language and formal contexts to indicate that a trip should or may proceed.

In road traffic and transportation regulation, weiter Fahrt can appear on signs, orders, or notices to designate permission to proceed after a stop or restriction. Phrases such as weiterfahrt gestattet (proceed) or weiterfahrt verboten (no through traffic) may be used, with specific meanings varying by country and jurisdiction. The term is often used alongside related concepts such as Durchfahrt (through passage) and Anhalten (to stop), helping to distinguish whether the issue concerns continuing a journey, passing through a location, or stopping temporarily.

Beyond road signs, weiter Fahrt also occurs in shipping, rail, and logistics contexts. It can indicate the continuation of a scheduled voyage, the authorization to depart a port or station, or the instruction to resume movement after a delay. In timetables, route descriptions, and official notices, weiter Fahrt helps convey that the journey should proceed as planned.

In everyday language, weiter Fahrt is commonly expressed in phrases like Ich fahre weiter or Wir machen jetzt weiter, signaling that the speaker intends to continue with the current activity or route. The term thus functions across regulatory, operational, and casual use to denote ongoing movement along a chosen path.