Our client was charged with using a cell phone while driving in Schonungen. The standard fine here is currently €100 and a point is entered in the FAER (driver aptitude register). However, this did not go far enough for the fine authority. Due to 3 previous registrations she imposed a fine of 200 € and
Our client was charged with exceeding the speed limit by 18 km/h on a highway in Thuringia. As usual, we first requested comprehensive access to the files, which included the measurement data. However, the authority only partially complied with this, so that we filed an application for a court decision with regard to the series
A little carelessness and it quickly happens – you end up on the verge and damage a delineator or slip out of a bend in wet conditions. In these situations, there is usually only minor damage to third parties, but the damage to the driver’s own vehicle is much higher. Who then dutifully calls the
Even after the Federal Constitutional Court’s unambiguous decision in this regard, some authorities still refuse to hand over measurement data in fine proceedings. Through consistent action, we were able to obtain a court order requiring that our client be given access to the data and documents. Jena Local Court, order dated 17.06.2022
In the penalty notice, our client was accused of failing to maintain the required distance from the vehicle in front. The distance had been less than 3/10 of half the speedometer value. The standard consequence is a fine of 160,00 € and 1 month driving ban. An expert opinion was then commissioned to verify the
In a fine proceeding due to speeding, we were able to obtain for our client a reversal of the corresponding decision of the OLG Bamberg as well as the judgment of the AG Schweinfurt. According to the established case law of the Bamberg Higher Regional Court at the time, the court was of the opinion