Berlin's centre could become the largest car-free urban area in the world following a campaign supported by 50,000 citizens.
Campaign group Berlin Autofrei has proposed a law to limit private car use within the Ringbahn train line in the German capital, an area of 34 square miles.
The city government will now formally consider the petition, with a decision due to be announced in February.
If successful, the law would limit vehicle use to those with special exemptions, such as delivery vehicles, emergency services or people with disabilities.
The plans would restrict private cars within the Ringbahn
Residents would only be permitted to use a car or van up to 12 times a year, for special circumstances such as moving house.
Public transport networks would be expanded, and roads would be redesigned to increase space for pedestrians and cyclists. Proposed law aims to reduce carbon footprint
The ambition is to reduce the number of road accidents, improve air quality and reduce the city's carbon footprint.
"Our law improves the quality of life for all Berliners," said Nina Noblé, one of the campaign organisers, in a statement released in 2021.
Street would be redesigned to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists
"We want people to be able to sleep with their windows open and children to be able to play in the street again," she said.
"Especially children and senior citizens are endangered by cars. Also, grandparents should be able to ride their bicycles ...