Why are there road signs in Germany that say no hand holding?

Question

It has a picture of a mother and child!

Answer 1

That's generally the sign for "Watch for children" or pedestrians.  If it's crossed out, then it signifies the end of the zone.

Answer 2

That sign means''NO LOVE ALLOWED''.What can I say..German cruelty!=)))

Answer 3

There are no such signs!

Answer 4

That sign's meaning is 'End of Pedestrian Zone'. It marks the end of an area reserved for pedestrians only; all adjacent streets are included in the reserved area until that 'End of Pedestrian Zone' sign is reached.

Answer 5

This sign marks the end of a pedestrian zone. A similarly sign with mother and child (withe in an blue grounded circle and the word "Zone") marks the beginning of the pedestrian zone.

In these zones no car traffic is allowed (exceptions to delivery service during defined hours). Often in shopping streets in towns.