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Speeders on the B27: 200 km/h instead of the permitted 120 - police intervene!
A 22-year-old driver was racing at 200 km/h on the B 27 near Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Police are investigating illegal racing.
Speeders on the B27: 200 km/h instead of the permitted 120 - police intervene!
Early Monday morning on the B 27 in Leinfelden-Echterdingen: A 22-year-old driver of a Ford Focus RS caused a stir when he was traveling at a speed of almost 200 km/h, where only 120 km/h is permitted. With this rapid drive, he ignored the police's instructions to stop and continued driving at excessive speed. The Esslingen traffic police were then forced to initiate an investigation because there was suspicion of a prohibited motor vehicle race. Here we are not only dealing with such a violation, but also with a serious safety risk on the roads.
What lies behind the legal consequences of such frenzy? The legal framework for speeding offenses is clearly regulated. According to the ADAC, which provides detailed information about the consequences of speeding, such violations can lead to fines, points in Flensburg and even driving bans. There is a nationwide catalog of fines for exceeding the speed limit, which, for example, provides for a fine of up to 800 euros for exceeding the speed of more than 70 km/h and can result in a driving ban of three months.
Legal situation regarding speeding
The amount of the fines varies depending on the severity of the violation. Here is an overview of the penalties for speeding outside of town:
- Bis 10 km/h zu schnell: 20 €
- 11 – 15 km/h: 40 €
- 16 – 20 km/h: 60 €
- 21 – 25 km/h: 100 € (1 Punkt)
- 26 – 30 km/h: 150 € (1 Monat Fahrverbot)
- 31 – 40 km/h: 200 € (1 Monat Fahrverbot)
- 41 – 50 km/h: 320 € (2 Monate Fahrverbot)
- 51 – 60 km/h: 480 € (2 Monate Fahrverbot)
- 61 – 70 km/h: 600 € (2 Monate Fahrverbot)
- Über 70 km/h: 700 € (3 Monate Fahrverbot)
A one-month driving ban can be expected if you exceed the speed of 26 km/h outside of urban areas. If there is a serious violation, criminal action can also be taken against the driver, especially if the driving is dangerous or illegal. If the driver cannot be identified within three months, the violation is also considered time-barred.
Road safety
Traffic violations not only have legal consequences, they also bring danger. Drivers who behave incorrectly in such situations not only expose themselves but also other road users to massive risk. It is important to respect speed limits and ensure safety on the roads. The ADAC offers support here with questions about fine notices and their correctness if there are any doubts.
Overall, this incident clearly shows how easily dangerous behavior can occur in traffic and the massive legal consequences that result from it. The 22-year-old driver of the Ford Focus will now not only have to deal with a fine, but also with the far-reaching consequences of his actions.