Some car owners attach great importance to washing their vehicle regularly, while others tend to neglect it and only clean it when it is absolutely necessary and they have time for it - usually at the weekend. But at the car wash on Sunday...
Continue reading "Driving with these medicines? Better not!
It is undisputed that people who have consumed alcohol should not drive. Yet many ignore the rule, putting themselves and others at risk. Many accidents illustrate the dramatic consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. Even with small amounts of alcohol, caution is advised, because ...
Continue reading "Forbidden license plates - these combinations cause trouble!
Germany is a country with a wealth of laws and regulations, including of course those relating to motor vehicles and road traffic. The road traffic regulations and the catalog of fines are examples of such regulations. Also license plates that are for ...
Continue reading "Headlight foiling: Information and legal aspects!
Vehicle lighting is subject to strict legal regulations. Foiling the headlights is not permitted on public roads. There are different methods of changing the color of the headlight lens, which are technically easy to implement. However, the modification of the vehicle lighting is ...
Continue reading "Attach license plate: Velcro is no problem!
The use of different license plate attachments such as conventional holders, Velcro, suction cups or magnets has led to different interpretations of the "fixed attachment" required by the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV). In our article from 12.03.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX we discussed the topic of magnet and Velcro fasteners, which is particularly ...
Continue reading ""i-Kfz" soon also for companies, dealers and insurance companies!
Online vehicle registration, also known as “i-Kfz”, will be expanded from September 1, 2023 to make it easier for companies, dealers and insurance companies to access it. The approval authorities are thus taking the next step towards digitization. Since October 1, 2019, the...
Continue reading "What license plate sizes are allowed in Germany?
What license plate sizes are allowed in Germany and when are there problems? An overview of acceptable and problematic formats follows in this article. In Germany, the license plate sizes for vehicles are regulated by law in order to ensure uniform standards and identification.
Continue reading "Vehicle scratched - did the dashcam hear it?
Dashcam recordings of damage to property could be admitted as evidence by a court as part of a weighing of interests, as a recent judgment by the Düsseldorf Regional Labor Court (Az.: 13 Sa 624/22) shows. In this case, two city employees were involved. One parked his car in the morning...
Continue reading "Mobile phone at the wheel: First federal state uses smartphone speed cameras!
Unfortunately, many find it difficult to put their phones down. On the road, this can become a deadly threat. Although forbidden by law, about a third of Germans use their mobile phone behind the wheel. However, few are caught. This should...
Continue reading "Interchangeable license plates - you need to know that!
In many countries, including Germany, variable number plates are an interesting option for vehicle owners who own several vehicles and want to use them alternately. In this article we will deal in detail with the subject of variable number plates, the requirements, advantages, disadvantages and the ...
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