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Driving at red at the traffic lights: These penalties are in the event of red light violations

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Recently updated on October 20, 2020 at 06:44 am

Driving at red at the traffic lights: These penalties are in the event of red light violations

A red traffic light means clearly: Stop! Anyone who drives through an intersection at red must face severe penalties from the current catalog of fines. Because: Those who disregard the traffic lights endanger themselves and other road users. But red light offenses are not the same as red light offenses. Traffic law differentiates between that simple and the qualified red light violation. Both are administrative offenses that are subject to penalties from the catalog of fines. And with both offenses, the driver drives over a red traffic light and enters the so-called danger area. This is the area behind the traffic lights and marked by a white line. In order to determine the entry into the danger area, the driver is flashed twice. Yes, there are also flashes in the event of red light violations - these are the so-called traffic light flashers.

Simple or qualified red light violation?

Driving at red at the traffic lights: These penalties are in the event of red light violations

The difference between a simple and a qualified red light violation lies in the length of time that the traffic light was already on red while the driver was driving over the intersection. In the event of a simple red light violation, the traffic light showed red for less than a second. The flashed driver would then face a fine of at least 90 euros and one Point in Flensburg. If there is a risk to other people or damage to property, higher penalties are possible. The most expensive simple red light violation costs 240 euros, two points in Flensburg and a month's driving ban. In the case of a qualified red light violation, the traffic light had been on red for more than a second. The driver would then be fined 200 euros, two points in Flensburg and a month's driving ban. The following also applies here: If the action endangers people or property, the punishment increases. A fine of up to 300 euros, two points and a one-month driving ban are possible. In addition, a qualified red light violation can result in imprisonment of up to five years. Namely, when people are injured and therefore § 315c Penal Code (StGB) is used.

applies to car, truck, motorcycle and bicycle riders

Driving at red at the traffic lights: These penalties are in the event of red light violations

By the way, the rules and penalties apply to drivers of cars, trucks and motorcycles as well as cyclists. Only pedestrians expect lower fines, as it is less dangerous for other road users to go through the red lights. Incidentally, it is also an administrative offense to run over a yellow traffic light. Here, too, there is a risk of penalties from the catalog of fines if this endangers traffic.

Drive over the traffic lights at red during the trial period

Young drivers have to be extremely careful during the two-year trial period. Violations of traffic law are punished particularly severely during this time. Anyone who runs over a red light during the trial period commits a so-called A violation - regardless of whether it was a simple or a qualified red light violation. In addition to the penalties from the catalog of fines, the novice driver receives an order to participate in an advanced seminar (ASF). In addition, the trial period has been extended by two to four years.

Appeal a justified objection to the fine!

Who one Hearing sheet or receives a fine for a red light offense, should seek legal advice. This is particularly worthwhile if a driving ban is imminent and the driver is dependent on his driver's license for work - or for drivers in their probationary period. A lawyer specializing in traffic law has full access to the case file and can, for example, check whether the traffic light camera has been correctly calibrated or whether the measuring officer involved was adequately trained. The flashed driver can then within two weeks justified objection to raise against the fine. The legal support is usually paid for by legal expenses insurance.

Did you drive over a traffic light in red and were you flashed? Contact the consumer law firm VON RUEDEN. Our experienced lawyers for traffic law check whether an appeal is worthwhile and apply for access to the file if necessary. Take over ours free online check Contact us! If you want to learn more about red light violations, check out our YouTube channel RIGHT SIMPLE - FROM RUEDEN. PS. If a driving ban has been issued, then there is certain conditions the possibility of submitting a so-called pardon to court. There is more on this topic in the following article! PPS: Do you know the most curious fines in road traffic in this country and abroad? We have grouped them together for:

Driving at red at the traffic lights: These penalties are in the event of red light violations

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