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Everyone has experienced Drängler at least once: The distance between two cars driving one behind the other is greatly reduced. This is not without risk! A sufficient safety distance prevents rear-end collisions and thus personal injury and property damage. Depending on the speed, the distance to the vehicle in front should be adjusted. We explain how the perfect safety distance can be calculated and what penalties arise if the distance is violated. Thanks to one sufficient safety distance As a driver, you have enough time to react to a sudden change in the traffic situation. That means less stress and fewer accidents! Because: In 2018, according to federal statistics, more than 51.000 accidents in road traffic were due to an insufficient safety distance. How big the right distance should be depends on the speed you are driving and on whether you are driving inside or outside a built-up area.
How big should the safety distance be in town?
The Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) require all road users to maintain a sufficient safety distance from the vehicle in front - this also applies to bicycles, e-scooters and all other vehicles! In urban areas, the safety distance should be equal to the distance traveled in one second. So if you drive 50 km / h in a city, you have to keep a distance of 15 meters. If you can hardly estimate the exact meters to the person in front, you can use a trick: Find a prominent point on the edge of the road - such as a tree or a lantern. As soon as your person in front has passed this point, you say "twenty one". That corresponds to about a second. Only when you have finished speaking the word should you have reached the selected point. If you have passed it before, your safety distance from the vehicle in front is too small.
How big should the safety distance be outside of town?
Outside of cities and towns you are usually faster. Therefore, the Safety distance be bigger on country roads, highways and highways. The distance to the vehicle in front should be equal to the distance traveled in two seconds. So you can say “twenty one” twice on the highway to measure the distance. Or you can follow the rule of thumb: distance equal to half the speedometer value. At a speed of 100 km / h, the minimum distance should be 50 meters. The black and white barks, which are 50 meters apart on the edge of the road, give you an orientation when measuring the distance.
Distance violation: When fines, points and driving bans threaten
Anyone who does not keep the safety distance and is caught must pay fines, Points in Flensburg and even anticipate driving bans. The amount of the penalty depends on the speed driven. For violations of the distance at 80 to 100 km / h, fines of 75 to 320 euros and a point in Flensburg are planned. The highest penalty is given if the distance is too short when driving at a speed of more than 130 km / h: Then there is a fine of 400 euros, two points and three months driving ban. The exact fines can be found in Bußgeldkatalog be found.
Distance violation: There are reasons for an objection
Not every penalty notice for a distance violation is justified. There are basically three reasons, one Objection to the punishment justify:
- Measurement error
- Another vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you
- Unexpected braking maneuver by the vehicle in front
Measurement errors can occur every time a distance violation is detected - for example, if the measuring system was set up or operated incorrectly, a different camera than your own vehicle can be seen in the speed camera photo, or if the measuring device's calibration sticker has expired. However, these errors can usually only be determined if you can view the file. A comprehensive inspection of files, however, only gets one Lawyer for traffic lawwho can discover mistakes and thus justify the objection.
If the driver is not to blame for the reduced safety distance, one can objection also be successful. This is the case, for example, if another vehicle has just cut in just in front of you or if the vehicle in front has braked suddenly and unexpectedly - in other words, for no apparent reason.
Objection to the fine notice must be justified
The objection to the Notice of fine for a distance violation must be well justified. This means that the driver must provide appropriate evidence to prove that the fine is not justified. Video recordings and measurement logs can help the police. However, a driver has no access to these - a lawyer for traffic law does. In the event of impending driving bans, in particular, drivers should consult a lawyer and have the case investigated.
You have received a notice of penalty for a distance violation, but one of the reasons for an objection applies to your case? Then contact the VON RUEDEN law firm! We examine, whether an appeal is worthwhile and submit it to the competent authority for you. Get advice! The first conversation is free. 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:
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