Setting up the warning triangle correctly: What is important and what fines are involved. Anyone who fails to properly secure their broken down vehicle will face a fine of 30 euros.
If other drivers are endangered or an accident occurs, you can even face 75 euros or one point each in Flensburg. Only warning triangles that comply with the EU standard ECE R27 are permitted in Germany. The distance to the vehicle varies depending on local conditions: Inner town: 50 meters On country roads: 100 meters On motorways: at least 150 meters.