Up to €30,000 fines for illegal points trading under revised German road traffic law
Executive summary: A new amendment to the German Road Traffic Act raises the maximum fine for illegal points trading to €30,000 and extends investigation periods to six months, effective July. The stricter penalties aim to deter the commercial exchange of driving licence points, impacting driver behaviour, insurer risk assessment, and law enforcement resources. German federal government, transport ministry, courts, drivers, insurance companies Implementation starting July, increased legal challenges from drivers, and potential adjustments to insurance premium calculation methods.
The German government introduced a stricter amendment to the Road Traffic Act that raises penalties for illegal points trading to a maximum of €30,000 and extends investigative periods to six months. The changes aim to curb the commercial exchange of driving licence points and increase deterrence. enforcement agencies will need to adapt procedures, and drivers may face higher litigation risk. The measure reflects a broader push for harsher sanctions in traffic safety policy.
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