The new StVO amendment has been in force since April 28. In addition to increased fines, drivers are now faster to get rid of their driver's license in the event of traffic violations.
- The new regulations of the StVO amendment apply immediately.
- Motorists must expect higher fines in the event of offenses.
- Driving bans are now also issued faster than before.
The new StVO fine catalog entered into force on April 28, 2020. The traffic rules have been adapted in some aspects, among other things, to improve the protection of cyclists. The penalties drivers have to pay for traffic violations have also been redesigned. On the one hand, the fines have been increased, on the other hand, the driver's license is now withdrawn much more quickly than previously.
New road traffic regulations: From 21 km / h the driver's license is gone
Exceeding the speed limit will now result in a driving ban at a lower speed than before. Up to now, 31 km / h too much on the speedometer has resulted in a driver's license being withdrawn in urban areas . This mark has now been lowered. As of now, the following penalties apply according to the new StVO catalog of fines:
In town for cars without a trailer :
violation | Driving ban | Points in Flensburg | fine |
up to 10 km / h too fast | no | no | 30 euro |
from 11 km / h too fast | no | no | 50 Euros |
from 16 km / h too fast | no | no | 70 euros |
from 21 km / h too fast | a month | one point | 80 euro |
from 26 km / h too fast | a month | one point | 100 euros |
from 31 km / h too fast | a month | two points | 160 euros |
from 41 km / h too fast | a month | two points | 200 euros |
from 51 km / h too fast | two months | two points | 280 euros |
from 61 km / h too fast | three months | two points | 480 euros |
over 70 km / h too fast | three months | two points | 680 euros |
Out of town for cars without a trailer:
violation | Driving ban | Points in Flensburg | fine |
up to 10 km / h too fast | no | no | 20 Euros |
from 11 km / h too fast | no | no | 40 euros |
from 16 km / h too fast | no | no | 60 euro |
from 21 km / h too fast | no | one point | 70 euros |
from 26 km / h too fast | a month | one point | 80 euro |
from 31 km / h too fast | a month | two points | 120 euros |
from 41 km / h too fast | a month | two points | 160 euros |
from 51 km / h too fast | a month | two points | 240 euros |
from 61 km / h too fast | two months | two points | 440 euros |
over 70 km / h too fast | three months | two points | 600 euros |
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Stricter regulations for emergency lanes
But driving is not only threatened if the speed is exceeded, other offenses are also punished. The StVO amendment stipulated stricter regulations for the formation of emergency lanes. Anyone who does not provide sufficient space for emergency vehicles and hinders their passage must also expect a one-month driving ban , two points in Flensburg and a fine of 240 euros. Using a rescue alley yourself will be punished with the same penalty - but this will result in a fine of at least 200 euros.
StVO amendment meets with criticism
The higher penalties of the new StVO catalog of fines are heavily criticized by some sides. The Automobile Club Mobil in Germany eV considers this to be excessive and fears that up to 2 million people in Germany could lose their driving licenses. Mobil in Germany eV has started a petition to defuse the road traffic regulations and has already collected over 10,000 signatures online.
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