As of: March 22, 2024, 10:08 p.m
By: Juliane Reyle
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Fines and penalties are common in road traffic.
But who is stuck with the costs?
Are bills split or passed on?
Parking illegally, speeding, causing accidents – there are many fines and penalties lurking in road traffic.
But who is actually responsible for the crimes, crimes and misdemeanors?
The driver or the owner of the car?
If the speed camera tolerance limit has been exceeded, can a ticket simply be handed over to the vehicle owner?
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explains which rules and standards apply to which penalties.
Fine or penalty due?
Then owner liability or driver liability applies
Basically, the driver of the car is liable for administrative offenses such as speeding, illegal parking or red light violations, as “Bußgeldkatalog” writes.
Drivers should also avoid getting caught with their cell phone to their ear.
The owner of a vehicle, on the other hand, is liable for traffic violations that are related to the condition of the vehicle.
This includes driving without an HU or with worn tires, as “Ergo” writes.
But there are also exceptions. In these cases, the owner is liable for the driver or vice versa:
The owner is liable if the driver is unknown
Joint liability of the owner in the event of intent
Violations of owner obligations
Then the driver or owner of the vehicle is liable - these exceptions apply
If the driver cannot be identified, the owner can be asked to pay, as the “Frankfurter Rundschau” writes.
This can also be the case if the driver of the car cannot be recognized in the photo of a speed trap.
However, if the owner knows that his vehicle is being used for illegal activities, then he is also liable.
The owner must ensure that his vehicle is roadworthy and that all necessary insurance has been taken out.
If an accident occurs due to failure to comply with the owner's obligations, the owner and not the driver is liable, as “Bild.de” writes.
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While the owner of a vehicle can usually be identified by the license plate, the driver can remain unknown.
The owner of the car does not have to name the driver either.
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