Dangerous overtaking maneuver near Schönau: Police are looking for witnesses!

Dangerous overtaking maneuver near Schönau: Police are looking for witnesses!

A dangerous overtaking maneuver occurred on Wednesday morning, September 18, 2025, on state highway 2108 between Marschalling and Schönau in the Rottal-Inn district. At around 7:50 a.m. an incident occurred that not only shocked the drivers involved, but also endangered numerous road users.

This morning, a 44-year-old woman from Marschalling filed a police report after an unknown driver aggressively overtook her. But that wasn't enough: the driver then approached from behind to overtake again, acting extremely recklessly. The situation became particularly dangerous when a black car approached from the opposite direction. The accident could only be prevented by the oncoming vehicle braking quickly and the 44-year-old taking evasive action, which underlines the danger of the event.

Police are looking for witnesses

The police are now asking for information from witnesses and are calling on the driver of the oncoming car to come forward. The illegal overtaking maneuver took place in a blind curve, which made things even more dangerous. Citizens who have information about the relevant situation are asked to contact the Eggenfelden police station on 08721/96050.

In case law, such an overtaking maneuver is defined as “overtaking with danger”. This applies to situations in which other road users are actively endangered, for example due to unclear traffic conditions or despite a ban on overtaking. Anyone who gets caught in such situations must expect severe penalties. According to experts from Reese Rechtsanwälte, fines of up to 250 euros and points in Flensburg can result - this particularly applies to overtaking maneuvers that endanger oncoming traffic.

Legal consequences

As the catalog of fines shows, the costs for overtaking violations can vary greatly. Overtaking maneuvers that endanger oncoming traffic are associated with a fine of 250 euros, two points in the central traffic register and a one-month driving ban. In the event of serious incidents, there is even a risk of driving bans of up to three months. This can have long-term consequences for those affected, such as an increase in insurance premiums or even the loss of their driving license if a certain number of points is reached.

Those affected should gather all relevant information, such as photos or witness statements, as quickly as possible and, if necessary, contact a traffic law expert to develop an appropriate defense strategy. Such legal steps are essential in order to ward off possible disadvantages at an early stage and to clarify the further procedure.

Such behavior in traffic should not be taken lightly. It is important to drive carefully and avoid potential danger to yourself and others.

For more information about legal consequences and how to protect yourself in the event of overtaking, the experts at Reese Rechtsanwälte offer comprehensive advice and support. Stay safe and always remember: It's better to be safe than sorry!

Sources: PNP, Reese Lawyers, Catalog of fines.