Fines and points in Flensburg

In short: Traffic offences are punished with warning fines, fines, points in the driver fitness register (Flensburg) and sometimes driving bans. At 8 points the driving licence is revoked.

In more detail: The catalogue of fines sets the standard rates.

In detail

• Warning fine: Up to 55 euros, no points.
• Fine: From 60 euros, often with points.
• Points: 1 point for administrative offences, 2 points for serious violations, 3 points for criminal offences with revocation.
• Deletion: Points expire after 2.5 to 10 years.
• Driving ban: 1 to 3 months for gross violations, e.g. heavy speeding.
• Probationary period: Stricter rules for novice drivers (fuehrerschein-probezeit).
• Objection: Possible against the notice within two weeks.
• Prevention: Adapt speed, keep distance (abstand-halten-im-strassenverkehr, bremsweg-und-anhalteweg).