The invention relates to navigation systems for motor vehicles, in which route
planning information is output via a monitor (3). Data records containing
map data are stored in a storage element (5). According to the invention,
the storage element (5) stores information regarding traffic restrictions
which is part of a data record of the map data, and the traffic restrictions relevant
to the ascertained vehicle position can additionally be displayed on the monitor
(3). Furthermore, in one specific embodiment, time restrictions for traffic
restrictions are likewise stored and only the traffic restrictions which are applicable
at the present time are displayed.