Speeding

ViolationFine (€)PointsLicense Suspension
Exceeding Speed LimitWithin/outside city limitsWithin/outside city limitsWithin/outside city limits
Up to 10 km/h15/10  
11-15 km/h25/20  
16-20 km/h35/30  
21-25 km/h80/701 
26-30 km/h100/801 
31-40 km/h160/12011 month (within city limits)
41-50 km/h200/16021 month
51-60 km/h280/24022 months/1 month
61-70 km/h480/44023 months/2 months
over 70 km/h680/60023 months

Tailgating

ViolationFine (€)PointsLicense Suspension
Going less than 80km/h
Inadequate distance from vehicle in front25  
With endangerment30  
With damages35  
Distance in meters going faster than 80 km/h (or 100km/h)
Less than 5/10 of half speedometer751 
Less than 4/10 of half speedometer1001 
Less than 3/10 of half speedometer1601 (2)1 month*
Less than 2/10 of half speedometer2401 (2)2 months*
Less than 1/10 of half speedometer3201 (2)3 months*
(*) = if speed was more than 100 km/h
(Example: At a speed of 100 km/h, the minimum distance to the vehicle in front should be 25 meters – 5/10 of half the speedometer)
Distance in meter going faster than 130 km/h
Less than 5/10 of half speedometer1001 
Less than 4/10 of half speedometer1801 
Less than 3/10 of half speedometer24021 month
Less than 2/10 of half speedometer32022 months
Less than 1/10 of half speedometer40023 months

Turning, Intersection, Lane Change Violations

ViolationFine (€)Points
Turning or changing lanes without proper signaling10 
Turning or changing lanes without proper signaling with endangerment30 
Turning or changing lanes without proper signaling with damage35 
Failure to yield proper right of way to vehicles while turning or changing lanes20 
Failure to yield proper right of way to vehicles while turning or changing lanes with endangerment701
Failure to yield proper right of way to vehicles while turning or changing lanes with damage851
Endangering pedestrians while turning or changing lanes701
Endangering oncoming traffic while turning left701
Entering an intersection or access lane and blocking traffic in stop and go traffic20 
Improper turn into private property; illegal/improper backing801

Autobahn and Highways

ViolationFine (€)PointsLicense Suspension
Turning around/reversing on exit/on ramp751 
Turning around/reversing on shoulder1301 
Turning/reversing/driving in wrong direction20021 month
Parking on autobahn or highways702

Railroad Crossing Violations

ViolationFine (€)PointsLicense Suspension
Failure to yield to oncoming train80  
Failure to yield to barriers (gates, warning lights, attendant) at railway crossing24011 month
Pedestrian/bicycle crossing while gate closed3501 
Vehicular crossing while gate closed70023 months

Hit and Run

ViolationPoints
Leaving the scene of an accident3
Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death – also possibility of fine, license suspension and jail depending on circumstances3

Vehicle Deficiencies

ViolationFine (€)Points
Obstructing license plate visibility65 
Use of motor vehicle (except motorbike) or trailer with tires below minimal tread requirements601
Or arranged or allowed by owner751
Use of motor vehicle or trailer in deficient condition901

Pedestrian Crosswalk

ViolationFine (€)Points
Failure to yield to pedestrian, failure to obey posted speed limits, passing in a crosswalk801

Seatbelt Violations

ViolationFine (€)
Failure to fasten seatbelt (also in buses)30
Single child not correctly secured30
More than one child not properly secured35
Single child not secured at all60 + 1 point
More than one child not secured at all70 + 1 point

Cell Phone Ban

ViolationFine (€)Points
Use of cell phone while operating a motor vehicle601
Use of cell phone while operating a bicycle25

Inspection or Emission Control Violations (expired Inspection Date)

ViolationFine (€)Points
2 to 4 months15 
4 to 8 months25 
more than 8 months601

Red Light Violations

ViolationFine (€)PointsLicense Suspension
Running a red light901 
With endangerment20021 month
With damages24021 month
Running an “old” red light (longer than 1 sec.)20021 month
With endangerment32021 month
With damages36021 month

Illegal, Improper or Unsafe Passing

ViolationFine (€)PointsLicense Suspension
Passing on the right within city limits30  
Passing on the right outside city limits1001 
Passing too slowly in relation to the overtaken vehicle801 
Unsafe passing for existing traffic conditions; passing in violation of road signs, outside lane markings with endangerment25021 month
With damages30021 month
Passing in violation of posted signs701

Right of Way

ViolationFine (€)Points
Approaching priority road at an inappropriate speed10 
Hindering vehicle with right of way25 
Hindering vehicle with right of way with endangerment701
Failure to stop at a stop sign with endangerment701
Approaching pedestrian crossing (zebra stripes) too fast when a pedestrian is present801

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/drugs

Blood alcohol level 0.5 – 1.09 per milliliter/Failing test for drugsFine (€)PointsLicense Suspension
First Offense50021 month
Second Offense1,00023 months
Third Offense1,50023 months
If traffic was endangered (from 0.3 per milliliter)variable3Driving privileges revoked immediately, possibility of jail time and/or very heavy fines
Blood alcohol level over 1.1 per millilitervariable3Driving privileges revoked immediately, possibility of jail time and/or very heavy fines

(Source in German: www.bussgeldkatalog.org)