German authorities will impose up to €30,000 fines and extend penalties for point trading under new road traffic law amendments effective JulyExecutive summary: Germany's new road traffic law amendment introduces up to €30,000 fines and extends penalty investigation periods to six months for point trading. The measures significantly increase financial penalties for traffic violations, affecting millions of drivers and potentially raising insurance costs. German federal and state traffic authorities, drivers, insurance companies. The penalties will take effect in July 2026, followed by enforcement monitoring and possible legal challenges.The German government has enacted a revision of the Straßenverkehrsgesetz that introduces a maximum fine of €30,000 for illegal point trading and prolongs the investigation period for such offenses to six months. These changes will take effect in July 2026, aiming to deter the commodification of driving points. The measure impacts millions of drivers, could increase insurance costs, and may affect related sectors such as automotive and insurance.Connected developmentsSaudi Aramco Eyes $7 Billion Sulfur Asset Sale as Demand SoarsOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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