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Arrest in Kehl: Driving without a license ends in prison!
Federal police check traffic in Kehl: A Frenchman in custody for driving without a license and forged documents.
Arrest in Kehl: Driving without a license ends in prison!
On June 14, 2025, the federal police officers once again provided impressive evidence of their vigilante existence at the vibrant traffic junction of the Kehler Europa Bridge. During a routine check, they took a 26-year-old French national into custody on suspicion of driving without a license. According to news.de, the man was fined to avoid a 15-day prison sentence. Such measures are intended to ensure that road regulations do not fall by the wayside, even in areas close to the border.
The Europe Bridge is not only a connection between two countries, but also a place where legal regulations are often put to the test. Just a few days before, on June 8, 2025 to be precise, the police came across another case of legal irregularities. A 21-year-old man who was traveling in a long-distance bus coming from France wanted to draw attention to himself with a fake Guinean driver's license. bnn.de reported that he also presented a German residence permit. After the necessary police measures, he was taken to the responsible immigration office and proceedings were initiated for obtaining false official ID cards.
Driving license and legal regulations
The issue surrounding driving licenses is particularly important for foreigners. According to information from tarneden.de, third-party foreigners are allowed to travel in Germany for up to six months with their driving license obtained abroad. After this period has expired, the driver's license must be rewritten, otherwise those affected may be confronted with serious legal problems. Driving without a valid license can be considered a criminal offense, which can result in both fines and points in the central traffic register.
In some court decisions, foreigners who were traveling after the six-month period without a transfer were even acquitted. However, the situation becomes particularly critical for professional drivers who are in Germany for a longer period of time, as their repeated trips can be viewed as multiple criminal offenses. In such legal disputes, careful defense is essential, and the costs for legal advice can quickly reach high sums.
The recent events in Kehl make it clear that the combination of cross-border traffic and the complex driving license regulations represent a challenge for many people. The federal police remain vigilant and will continue to ensure safety and order on the roads in the future.