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Did you drive too fast or just parked incorrectly? A notice of a fine in the post is at least annoying, sometimes more.
When one comes into conflict with the law, most of the time it is about road traffic law for drivers. Five typical cases concern drivers license holders, authorities, lawyers and courts in particular.
Medical-psychological examination (MPU)
Anyone who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is conspicuous for criminal offenses in traffic or simply collects a particularly high number of points loses their driver's license. It is often only returned after an MPU report drawn up by certain institutes or testing organizations. If you want to take action against the order, you should not only do so if a negative report is available. Attacking an MPU that has already been created is almost impossible, according to the German Lawyers' Register (DAWR). In theory, it is possible to complain to the issuing body or to request a senior expert opinion. However, many lawyers advise against it.
Objection to a fine
Incorrect or vulnerable illegal parking tickets are not so rare - formal defects occur again and again. Sometimes the prescribed objection deadline is not noted, sometimes the fine regulation applied is missing. Or the on-site signs are so misleading that the parking ticket has to be collected. Objection can be worthwhile, especially when it comes to a higher fine. Experts reckon that every third decision in Germany is not entirely flawless.
Speeding
While being fined for wrongly parking is rather annoying, a procedure for driving too fast can also cost you a driver's license. Such a notice of fines is also not always correct; technical defects, for example with regard to the installation of the speed camera, are particularly suitable as points of attack for a contradiction. Some lawyers specialize in just such cases. So if you want to prevent points or an impending driving ban, you should look around for a corresponding expert. Unlike the person concerned, they can easily request access to files and identify weak points.
Too many points
With eight points in Flensburg, driving is over for now. If you already have a lot of entries on your account, you should find out about limitation periods and options for dismantling. You don't necessarily need a paid lawyer, in simpler cases your own research is sufficient. Every citizen has the right to free information from the register of fitness to drive. Information on point reduction seminars is available from driving schools and testing organizations. Automobile clubs also help.
traffic accident
While minor damage in the case of parking bumps and the like can often be dealt with without any problems, it can be advantageous to consult a lawyer for more serious accidents. Especially if the question of guilt has not been clearly clarified. Legal assistance can also be useful in negotiations with the insurance company, even if you are not to blame for the accident. Under no circumstances should you already take responsibility for the damage at the scene of the accident or even sign an admission of guilt, according to the DAWR.