Traffic rules

Traffic rules Germany

General:

Germany is considered an optimal travel destination especially because of its excellent infrastructure, clarity and dense motorway network. The expansion of the range of petrol stations and service stations is also considered exemplary, and not only in Europe. There are no tolls for cars. Several breakdown services of various automobile clubs offer help throughout the country.

Driving licence:

An international driving licence is not required for EU citizens.

Promise limit:

The 0.5 per mille limit applies throughout Germany.

Fine:

Phone calls without hands-free equipment: 40 Euro
Alcohol / drugs behind the wheel: 500 Euro up to 3000 Euro, 1 month driving ban
Running a red light: 90 – 360 Euro
Violation of parking ban: 10 – 70 Euro
Overtaking despite ban: 30 – 240 Euro
Speed limit violation: 15 to 680 Euro
All violations can also burden the points account in Flensburg for German citizens.

Other:

Other than that, similar traffic rules apply as in the rest of Europe, within cities the speed limit is 50 km/h, on rural roads 100 km/h and on motorways 130 km/h is the guide speed. Telephone calls are only permitted with a suitable hands-free device. It is not compulsory to carry high visibility vests. In winter, winter tyres are strongly recommended in southern areas, including large cities such as Munich.