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Police catch Opel driver: fake driving license exposed!
Cuxhaven police checked two vehicle occupants with fake driving licenses and discovered drug suspicion.
Police catch Opel driver: fake driving license exposed!
On Friday evening, July 11th, there was an incident on the A27 that alarmed many drivers. A 23-year-old man from Pforzheim was checked by the police while he was driving his Opel Corsa towards Cuxhaven. During the vehicle inspection, the young driver handed the officers a foreign driver's license - but there was a catch with the certificate. Like that Daily newspaper reported, this could be identified as a fake.
The 23-year-old now faced serious consequences. He is not only held responsible for forging documents, but also for driving without a license. Driving with a fake driver's license is a serious offense, which in Germany is considered forgery of documents according to Section 267 of the Criminal Code and can be punished with up to five years in prison or a fine. Driving without a valid driver's license is not a trivial offense and can result in a prison sentence of up to one year, as stated in the Catalog of fines can be seen.
Fake driving licenses on the rise
It often happens that driving licenses are purchased online, usually from other EU countries. The reasons for purchasing such a fake document are often deep-seated problems - be it the revocation of your driving license, an ordered medical-psychological examination (MPU) or simply the desire to avoid the practical driving test. In recent years it has become increasingly clear that forgers have specialized in foisting fake foreign driving licenses on the German authorities. It's important to be vigilant.
“Police officers who specialize in forging documents are surprisingly good at recognizing fake driving licenses, regardless of the country of origin,” according to the findings Catalog of fines. Even though many people think that it is easier to get away with a forged document, the price you pay for it is extremely high.
The legal consequences
Forgery of documents does not only entail criminal consequences. Anyone caught as a first-time offender without a criminal record could get away with a fine, but serious or repeated cases could result in prison sentences of up to ten years. In addition, depending on the context and possible accompanying acts such as fraud, the act can drastically increase the legal consequences anwalt-seiten.de clarifies.
On Saturday morning, July 12th, another 23-year-old from Stadtland was checked while driving an Audi A7 in Cuxhaven. The officers found conspicuous evidence of drug use on him. The person concerned stated that he had consumed cannabis and had to submit to a blood test. He was also banned from continuing his journey.
In summary, this incident shows once again how important it is to regularly deal with the legal situation. Counterfeiters and drug users not only endanger themselves, but also the safety of our streets. In these times, a watchful eye is essential - be it as a driver or as part of society.