You surely know that uneasy feeling: you’re driving a bit faster than allowed, and suddenly a speed camera flashes. It’s especially annoying when this happens outside built-up areas, as the penalties are often higher here. But what exactly happens if you are caught driving 29 km/h too fast outside built-up areas? In this article, we clarify the consequences and give you tips on how to avoid fines in the future.
The Consequences of Speeding
First of all: Speeding is not a trivial offense! It endangers not only yourself but also other road users. That’s why lawmakers have continuously tightened traffic violation penalties.
Anyone caught driving 29 km/h too fast outside built-up areas must expect the following consequences:
- Fine: It gets expensive from 21 km/h too fast. Depending on the excess speed, fines of up to several hundred euros are possible.
- Points on Driving Record: From an excess speed of 21 km/h, you already receive two points on your driving record.
- Driving Ban: A driving ban of one month is possible from 31 km/h too fast.
- Probationary Period Measures: Even stricter rules apply to novice drivers during their probationary period.
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What to Do if You Receive a Penalty Notice
If you’ve received mail from the authorities, you should remain calm and carefully check the notice. Sometimes errors creep in, which in the best case can even lead to a reduction in the penalty.
Expert Tip: Renowned traffic lawyer Dr. Peter Müller from Berlin advises: “Carefully check the penalty notice for formal errors. Often, the measurements are flawed, or the vehicle details are incorrect.”
How to Avoid Speeding
The best strategy is, of course, to avoid speeding in the first place. Here are a few tips:
- Pay attention to signage: Especially on country roads, speed limits change frequently.
- Use cruise control: With cruise control, you keep the speed constant and avoid careless speeding.
- Plan your travel time realistically: Those who drive under time pressure are more likely to speed.
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Further Questions on the Topic
- What happens if I speed within built-up areas?
- How high are the fines for speeding with a truck?
- Are there ways to reduce points on my driving record?
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