According to the Administrative Court of Minden, a renewed forecast by the Detmold District Government is required on the basis of realistic assumptions about the anticipated traffic load. (Stock image: Pixabay)
Court ruling: Closure of a local through road still legal?
If a driver repeatedly violates traffic regulations, he must also expect a double penalty. Photo: Pixabay
Court ruling: double driving ban for a double traffic offense
If visibility is less than 50 meters, according to ADAC, only a maximum speed of 50 km/h is allowed. And only then may the rear fog light be used. (Stock image: Pixabay)
Legal tip: When is the rear fog light allowed?
Lifesaver in the car: An emergency kit with a warning triangle, a high-visibility vest and a first-aid kit is mandatory equipment in Germany and must not be missing from any vehicle. Photo: Pixabay
Legal tip: Check the first-aid kit in the vehicle.
Parking is not allowed in front of an area marked as a fire department access—even if no access is visible, according to a ruling by the Administrative Court of Düsseldorf. (Stock image: Pixabay)
Legal tip: Parking – What you need to know
During harvest season in September and October, tractors and harvesting machines should preferably not be overtaken on the road. And otherwise, caution is advised on dirty road surfaces. Photo: Pixabay
Legal tip: Increased accident risk during harvest season
New cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes already have the eCall emergency call system on board, so that emergency responders can be at the scene quickly in the event of an accident. Photo: GTÜ
Law: How eCall can save lives in an accident
Red means stop: This applies not only to vehicle drivers. Other road users, such as cyclists, must also observe a red traffic light. Photo: Pixabay
Legal Tip: What to Consider at Red Traffic Lights
Image caption: A teleoperator remotely controls a commercial vehicle: From the control station, they monitor the driving situation via live image and provide precise control impulses as needed. (Image: AI-generated with DALL·E / OpenAI)
Teleoperation in Freight Transport: New Remote Control Ordinance for Road Traffic (StVFernLV) Regulates Remote Vehicle Control
Symbolic image: A teleoperator remotely controls a commercial vehicle. From the control station, he monitors the driving process via live video feed and provides precise control impulses if necessary. (Image: AI-generated with DALL·E / OpenAI)
Teleoperation in Freight Transport: New Regulation Governs Remote Control
Since 25 June 2025, new laws are in effect in Italy: Fixed speed cameras must be clearly recognizable and certified - ideally as shown here in the AI-generated photo. | Photo: VM AI.
By order of the Minister of Transport: South Tyrol temporarily switches off fixed speed cameras
Sudden heavy rainfall can affect any driver: They should then stop and avoid flooded roads. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the engine and electronics, among other things. Photo: GTÜ
Heavy Rain: Risks During Driving and Parking
How many points have accumulated can be determined through the Driver Fitness Register at the Federal Motor Transport Authority. (Symbol image: Pixabay)
Legal Tip: The Most Important Facts About the Driving Aptitude Register
If a rear-end collision occurs and a lane change was made beforehand, both parties are liable for half of the damages in an unclear traffic situation. Photo: Pixabay
Court Ruling: Rear-End Collision After Lane Change
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Legal Tip: What to Consider Abroad
At home, it's okay, but in traffic: adjust the volume. (Symbol image: Pixabay)
Legal Tip: Listening to Music in Traffic – Allowed or Not?
During the hot summer months, drivers should take the danger of heat for children and animals seriously and ensure sufficient breaks in addition to the proper use of air conditioning. Photo: Pixabay
Legal Tip: Safety in Summer Heat
Those who are caught abroad for speeding, driving under the influence, or using a mobile phone while driving may face hefty fines, according to the ADAC. (Symbol image: Pixabay)
Legal Tip: What to Consider Regarding Fines from Abroad
Attention: Time and again, martens chew on the brake or coolant hoses of cars during the summer. Photo: HUK-Coburg
Law: Martens on the Hunt for Cables and Hoses
In the case of a hearing form delivered by mail as part of an administrative offense proceeding, it can be almost completely ignored according to legal experts. Photo: Pixabay
Legal Tip: What to Do with a Hearing Form After a Traffic Violation?
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