Bußgeld — Traffic Fines

Most Common Violations

Speed Violations (Built-up Areas):

*upon repeat offense

Outside Built-up Areas — Lower Penalties (e.g., 21-25 km/h = 70€)

Other Violations:

Bußgeldbescheid — What to Do?

1. Check deadline — you have 14 days to appeal
2. Photo from speed camera — is it you? You can request the photo
3. Appeal (Einspruch) — if you disagree

Flensburg Points

• 1-3 points: ok, be careful
• 4-5 points: Ermahnung (warning)
• 6-7 points: Verwarnung + mandatory training
• 8 points: LOSS OF DRIVING LICENSE

Points expire after 2.5-10 years.

Driving Ban (Fahrverbot)

• 1-3 months
• You must surrender your license
• Driving during this time = criminal offense!

Blitzer (Speed Cameras)

Where are they?
- blitzer.de — app and website
- Radio — warns about mobile cameras

Don't Pay the Fine?

1. Reminder
2. Bailiff enforcement
3. Possible substitute imprisonment (Erzwingungshaft)

Fines from abroad (e.g., Polish) will find you too!

Editorial hamboorg.city · As of: April 2026 · Carefully prepared, regularly updated. Content is informational and does not replace legal advice.