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Fast-paced pursuit on the A3: truck driver caught with fake driver's license!
On October 16, 2025, a Georgian with a fake driver's license overtook a civilian patrol on the A3 near Würzburg. Investigations are ongoing.
Fast-paced pursuit on the A3: truck driver caught with fake driver's license!
A shocking event occurred on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, on the A3 motorway, when a 25-year-old Georgian with a tractor-trailer overtook the Lower Franconia traffic police civil patrol at an incredible 145 km/h. This happened around 3:30 p.m. and led to an immediate investigation.
The driver, who has no permanent residence in Germany, presented a fake driver's license when stopped. This not only led to a case for driving without a license, but also to an additional charge of forgery. According to fnweb.de, the security deposit of 3,500 euros was withheld.
The problem of fake driving licenses
Fake driving licenses pose a serious problem. These counterfeit documents are often used to show a false driving license and are often sold through dubious online providers. The use of such forged documents is not only illegal, but can also lead to serious traffic accidents as drivers often do not have the necessary knowledge to participate safely on the road. There have been cases in which driving licenses were acquired incorrectly in order to avoid a revocation of the driving license, an ordered medical-psychological examination (MPU) or the driving test, as blog.lapid.de explains.
Penalties for possessing a fake driving license are significant in Germany. The offenses of forging documents (Section 267 StGB) and driving without a license (Section 21 StVG) are punishable by high fines and even imprisonment. Particularly serious cases of document forgery, such as commercial forgery, can lead to longer prison sentences. So the Georgian's case could have far worse consequences than just a fine.
Negligence versus intent
Another interesting aspect regarding fake driving licenses is the difference between negligence and intent in German criminal law. In a similar case, a man who had obtained a fake Italian driving license was acquitted of the charge of forgery - the court could not prove any intent. However, he has to pay 3,200 euros for negligent driving without a license. His defense was based on the fact that he believed he was obtaining a valid driver's license. This shows how individual and complex such cases can be, as strafrechtsiegen.de reports.
Overall, these incidents highlight not only the dangers associated with counterfeit driving licenses, but also the need for comprehensive controls and the responsibility of fleet managers to regularly check the validity of driving licenses. Regular authenticity checks are crucial in order to minimize the potential danger on the road.