According to a report by Chip.de, a current ruling by the Brandenburg Higher Regional Court (ref.: 2 OLG 53 Ss-OWi 388/22) opens up new perspectives for German drivers regarding fines for speeding. In a case where a driver in the 100 speed limit area has additional signs regarding ...
Continue reading "100% legal: Fill up with chip fat for more “climate-friendly” driving!
In a development that surprised us, the German federal government has introduced a new regulation that allows diesel vehicles to be fueled with 100 percent old cooking oil - including chip fat. The move aims to make transport more sustainable and...
Continue reading "German environmental aid calls for a ban on motorcycle driving in Germany!
According to Motorradonline, the German Environmental Aid (DUH), which in our opinion is completely useless, has launched a new campaign that could cause a stir in Germany. The focus is on a proposal for motorcycle driving bans, based on the “Tyrolean model”, but with a...
Continue reading "Be careful with start-stop shutdown: risks and consequences!
There are always trends in the tuning scene that cause discussions. In addition to deactivating AdBlue, the DPF, the secondary air system or the catalytic heating, one of these is also the start-stop switch-off in vehicles with combustion engines. Sounds tempting to reduce the supposed wear and tear...
Continue reading "Tuning trends in a global comparison: What is taboo in Germany!
When it comes to car tuning, there is an incredible variety of customization options that car fans around the world can make to their vehicles. While some modifications are completely normal in different countries, in Germany they can quickly lead to problems with the law. …
Continue reading "Does taking CBD affect driving? Is driving possible?!
Recently updated on March 15, 2024 at 06:01 am Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is becoming increasingly popular. From oils to gummy bears, it is now widely used. People extol its benefits and claim that it relieves various ailments,...
Continue reading "Catalytic converter theft: An ever-increasing problem!
Recently updated on March 25, 2024 at 10:08 am There has been a huge increase in theft of catalytic converters in recent years. The attractiveness of the “cat” for thieves lies in the precious metals it contains, such as platinum, palladium and rhodium…
Continue reading "Costs for super sports cars: Why they are not deductible!
A case that was recently heard before the FG Munich caused a stir in the business world. As Haufe.de recently reported, the question was whether the costs of a high-quality super sports car can be deducted as operating expenses or whether ...
Continue reading "Reapply for missing vehicle documents for imported cars!
Have you purchased an imported car without vehicle documents or a sales contract or perhaps received it as a gift? No reason to panic! In Germany there are clear procedures for reapplying for missing or lost documents. Some face the challenge, especially if they...
Continue reading "EU Driving License Directive: What seniors can expect in the future!
EU driving license for seniors? A draft for a reorganization of the EU driving license directive is available. Prepared by French EU Parliament member Karima Delli, she proposes limiting the validity of driving licenses depending on age. In general, the validity remains at 15 years. However, from...
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