Why the red dot on the car can cost drivers dearly. The threatened fine can be up to 100,000 euros, plus the costs of towing and disposal.
A missing license plate does not protect you from punishment, because the police can ask the neighborhood who the vehicle belongs to. The lack of insurance coverage can also be expensive. A typical example is the deregistered motorcycle that is parked inconspicuously on the side of the road and is knocked over by an autumn storm. The treatment costs for an injured pedestrian or the repair costs for a car that was unable to get out of the way can be significant.