Decoration on the vehicle - is it actually allowed, what pleases?

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This breaks in Germany on certain occasions such as weddings, soccer world and European championships, at carnival or at Christmas Decoration fever also for the vehicle. The shops and the internet are full of all sorts of accessories from flags to fairy lights. But the legislature is putting a brake on our decoration craze, because it is not everything allowed, what pleases. The good news: there are decorations on the vehicle not strictly prohibited. There are enough options within the legal framework to spruce up the car a little. It is important that your own safety and that of other road users are not endangered by, for example, a decorative item blocking your view. But you should keep in mind that the decoration on the vehicle applies as cargo and must be secured accordingly.

Can I put up fairy lights?

Nein! Fairy lights are one of the additional lighting systems and must therefore not be attached. Only prescribed and approved light sources may be used so that other road users are not dazzled or distracted. In addition, there is a risk of confusion with warning signs with decorative lights. In order not to endanger traffic safety, a uniform signal pattern must be created and the effects of glare and distraction must be avoided. Violations are punished with a fine of 20 euros. More information can be found in our article "Lighting on the vehicle: functions, regulations and fines!".

What do you have to consider when decorating the interior?

The interior decoration must be placed in such a way that neither the View still freedom of movement of the driver impaired. If an accident occurs due to an improperly attached decorative item, for example if it blocks a pedal after falling into the footwell, the insurance will not pay for the damage.

What do I have to pay attention to with the outdoor decoration?

Headlights, indicators and license plate must always be recognizable. In addition, it is important to ensure that the prescribed dimensions of the car not exceeded will. It also needs the exterior decoration fixed to be appropriate. Here, too, the insurance will refuse to take over the damage in the event of an accident caused by a fallen object.

So judged the courts

The Berlin Court of Appeal came to the conclusion that pennants, fairy lights and illuminated small Christmas trees on the windshield prevent the driver from seeing affect too muchwhich means a high risk of accidents. The Hamburg Higher Administrative Court found that moving light sources in particular attract the attention of other road users too much, which creates a dazzling or distracting effect.

Which decorations are allowed?

There are numerous legal options for car decorating. These include Overcoat for the side mirrors, provided the mirror surfaces are not covered. Even small ones flagthat are clamped to the disc as well Fan scarves from your favorite club on the shelf are no problem. You just have to make sure that the windows are not covered over a large area. If you drive a Mercedes, you can get the Mercedes star with a small one Cover Santa hat. On the other hand, this applies to indicators, interior mirrors, etc. automobile disguise ban. Tip: In our post "What is allowed in car jewelry for the wedding?“There is even more information on the subject of vehicle jewelry.

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