Important Change for Motorists From 1 July: up to 30,000 Euros in Fines Threaten This Offense
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Germany will apply, from 1 July 2026, much tougher rules against the so-called ‘point trade', a practice whereby drivers tried to avoid road sanctions by transferring penalty points to other people.
Those who wanted to avoid points in Flensburg often found help in the net quite simply – against payment. The legislator now closes a gap – with harsh consequences.
For years, motorists were able to get rid of points in Flensburg against money. Mediation agencies organized so-called point offenders on order.
For a long time, traffic offenders have been able to trick the authorities, and that will end in July.
In just a few weeks, new rules will come into force in road traffic. Those who don't know them could fall into the fine trap. We give an overview of the most important innovations – five in the number. The article Starting in July, drivers face fines of up to 30,000 euros – five new traffic rules first appeared on inside digital.
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