Initial situation

Our client, a young novice driver on probation, was confronted with a serious charge: He was accused of exceeding the speed limit by 22 km/h in a built-up area. As an “A” offense, this would have resulted not only in a severe fine, but also in an advanced training seminar and an extension of the probationary period – with considerable consequences for his future driving license.

Our strategy

After receiving the fine notice, we immediately lodged an appeal and commissioned a renowned expert in traffic measurement technology to review the speed measurement. The expert opinion revealed considerable deficiencies in the measurement:

• Obstacles in the detection area: grasses and delineators impaired the measurement
• Violation of the instructions for use: The obstacles should have been avoided
• Missing measurement series: Proper measurement operation could not be verified due to the missing measurement series
• Anomalies in the statistics file: Unusually long interruption after midnight

The result

Thanks to our consistent defense and the well-founded expert opinion, we achieved a decisive success: the local court reduced the speeding offence from 22 km/h to only 20 km/h.

The consequences for our client:

• Instead of 115 euros only 70 euros fine
• No longer an A offense, but only a B offense
• No advanced seminar required
• No extension of the probationary period
• Instead of 1 point in Flensburg: 0 points

Conclusion

This case impressively shows how important an expert defense is when it comes to speed measurements – especially for novice drivers during their probationary period. What initially threatened to be a serious A offense with considerable consequences was reduced to a simple B offense thanks to our work.

If you have also received a fine notice, do not hesitate to contact us. We will examine your case in detail and stand up for your rights!

Full text

Local Court Schweinfurt, decision of 16.01.2026, file number 1 OWi 6 Js 12716/25 jug

In the fine proceedings against

[…]

Defense counsel: Attorney Grüne Günter, Mainberger Straße 36, 97422 Schweinfurt, Gz: 451/25 GG

for OWi StVO

the Local Court of Schweinfurt issues the following order by the judge at the Local Court […] on 16.01.2026

Resolution

1. A fine of EUR 70.00 is imposed on the person concerned […] for negligently exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h within built-up areas.
2. The person concerned shall bear the costs of the proceedings, including his necessary expenses.

Applicable regulations: §§ 3 Para. 3, 49 StVO, § 24 Para. 1, 3 No. 5 StVG, No. 11.3.3 BKat

Reasons:

Reference is made to the content of the fine notice of […].

No reasons were given for the decision.

signed. […] Judge at the local court