While journeys within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) can often take place without additional documentation, the situation is (unfortunately) different in many other parts of the world. If travelers from Germany move outside the zones...
Continue reading "US Department Sues eBay for Supporting “Rolling Coal”!
The US Department of Justice is currently in a legal dispute with the online sales platform eBay. The reason? eBay has been accused of selling products that support the controversial “rolling coal” trend. In practice, diesel engines, often in large pickup trucks, ...
Continue reading "Speed limits for e-bikes and e-scooters in Germany
E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular. No wonder, after all, they make it possible to get around quickly and often without traffic jams, especially in the city. But how fast can you actually travel on the roads with it? What are the speed limits for...
Continue reading "The first registration of “old new cars”: the problem of the emissions standard!
Interesting questions (problems) always arise in the vehicle registration process in Germany, especially when it comes to the initial registration of new vehicles that were produced several years ago. If we take a look at a car that...
Continue reading "Trailer on the hook? Only with the right driving license!
You need to tow a trailer, but what license do you need? And what happens if you get caught without the right driver's license? If you have a class B driving license in your pocket, you can have a trailer with up to 750 ...
Continue reading "Reporting a license plate: The correct behavior if a crime is suspected!
It happens quicker than you think: While out for a walk or on the way home, you observe a vehicle whose occupants are behaving suspiciously. They may even be involved in a robbery, violate traffic rules or even commit a hit-and-run. …
Continue reading "Speed camera detector comparison – is their use always illegal?
Recently updated on September 26, 2023 at 05:44 am It's a typical scenario: you're driving on the road, you're in a hurry, and suddenly there's lightning. A speed trap has struck. The fines can be steep! Many rely on the…
Continue reading "The combination report in the tuning segment: an overview!
Vehicle tuning is very popular worldwide. From simply attaching a small spoiler to extensive engine modifications - the options for customizing the vehicle are almost limitless. But how do you ensure that all changes are not just aesthetic, ...
Continue reading "Selling a vehicle with a “motorsport sales contract”!
When a vehicle is converted and adapted for motorsport, this can entail a multitude of changes that go far beyond what is usual and even permitted in everyday road traffic. But what happens if you have such a...
Continue reading "Give way to parking lots: you should know these rules!
Traffic rules in supermarket parking lots and multi-storey car parks often differ from those on public roads. Some of the car parks have a sign "StVO valid", which means that the general road traffic regulations must be observed if there are signs. While …
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