Who doesn't connect with each other and doesn't transmit to children? Les vieux mythes de la circulation comme « En République fédérale, les pneus d’hiver sont obligatoires » or « Il est interdit de conduire avec des babouches ». Our editorial team is now available in the German catalogue.
1- He who hits from behind is always wrong!
Most likely, this is a classic. However, that is untrue. In actuality, the preceding driver may also be at fault. The driver in front of you is frequently partially to blame. Unless, for instance, they braked abruptly and without cause, causing the accident from behind. They might even be held entirely accountable in this situation.
2- Winter tires are mandatory
This is not true. Winter tires are only required in the Federal Republic of Germany "depending on the situation." Naturally, you can only drive with winter tires in ice and snowy conditions. However, you can drive with summer tires in January with total impunity provided the sun is shining and the roads are dry.
3- Wait for the arrival of the police
In the event of a "simple accident," calling the police is not required. In this instance, just informing your insurance provider about the accident is enough. In order to protect other drivers, it might also be crucial to clear the road as soon as possible. Use your smartphone to snap pictures of the accident site and the locations of the cars beforehand. Naturally, this varies depending on the particular situation.
4- One cannot overtake from the right
Additionally, this widely held belief is incorrect. When there is a lot of traffic on the highway, you can also pass from the right, like when a big gap opens up. But the speed ought to be comparable to the left lane's. Furthermore, extra caution and foresight are required. What is the city's rule? In theory, one can freely select the traffic lanes if there are many ones designated on the carriageway for each direction. As a result, it is also permitted to pass on the right.
5- It is forbidden to drive with flip-flops.
Not true. Driving a car while wearing socks, stilettos, or barefoot is generally acceptable. Driving shoes are not subject to any legal restrictions. Since barefoot driving is not illegal, it is not grounds for a fine in a traffic control situation. However, a "barefoot driver" may be charged with "negligence" if he causes an accident by slipping, for instance, the clutch pedal. Wearing "adapted" shoes when driving is still crucial because of this.
6- The call of headlights is a constraint
It's not required. A car following someone who is moving slowly in the left lane of the highway may use its headlights to indicate that it wants to pass. As long as the "toots" are sporadic and extremely short, this is true. The minimal distance must also be adhered to. Anybody who disobeys this regulation could face coercive charges.
7. Children under the age of twelve must use a child seat.
That isn't entirely accurate. Because there is a second option: we can give up the seat if the youngster is older than 1.50 meters. On the other hand, kids who are at least twelve but not "big enough" are allowed to go without a seat. However, experts recommend using a booster seat up to 1.50 meters in height.
What the new catalogue of fines proposes
Fines
Since the beginning of the year, the penalties for traffic infractions have been harsher. Higher fines for traffic infractions are stipulated in the new fine catalog. For instance, someone who flashes after exceeding the city speed limit by 16 to 20 kilometers per hour (km/h) will now be required to pay 70 euros instead of the prior 35. Those who park illegally on sidewalks and bike paths, who halt without authorization at the safety lanes or who park and stop in double file will also have to pay more.
Flensburg
A new fine of 55 euros is also planned in case of unauthorized parking on a place reserved for electric vehicles and shared vehicles. On the other hand, the rules concerning points in Flensburg in case of speeding remain unchanged.
Rescue pathway
According to the Ministry of Transport, unauthorized use of an emergency lane is now prosecuted and sanctioned in the same way as failure to form an emergency lane. The fines can range from 200 to 320 euros and the driving ban can last one month.
