Can I object to a driving ban?
February 7, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Hildegard Falk
Dear Sir or Madam,
my name is Marie Hartmann and I recently received a fine that includes a one-month driving ban. I was caught speeding and now I am required to serve a driving ban in addition to paying the fine.
My problem is that I rely on my car for work and without it, I will not be able to reach my workplace. A driving ban would have significant professional consequences for me.
Therefore, my question is whether it is possible to appeal against the driving ban and if there is a way to prevent or at least shorten it? Are there any alternatives to the driving ban that I can consider?
I am very concerned about my professional future and would like to know what legal steps I can take to avoid or minimize the driving ban.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Yours sincerely,
Marie Hartmann
Dear Mrs. Hartmann,
I understand your concern regarding the driving ban and the impact it could have on your professional future. It is very understandable that you are looking for ways to avoid or at least shorten the driving ban.
In principle, it is possible to appeal against the fine and the associated driving ban. In such a case, it would be advisable to consult an experienced traffic lawyer to maximize your chances. The lawyer can examine whether there are legal grounds to challenge the driving ban.
There are various ways to prevent or shorten a driving ban. One possibility, for example, would be to submit a so-called hardship application. In such an application, you can explain why the driving ban would pose a particular hardship for you, for example, due to your professional situation.
Another option is to participate in a driver improvement course to reduce the duration of the driving ban. However, this is only possible if you did not intentionally commit the traffic violation and accept the extension of the probationary period.
Another approach could be to request a warning with a fine or a fine instead of the driving ban. An attorney could assess whether this is possible in your case.
It is important that you act quickly and consult a traffic lawyer promptly to discuss your options and take legal action. Depending on the exact circumstances of the case, there are various ways to avoid or minimize the driving ban.
I hope this information helps you and wish you success in asserting your rights.
Sincerely,
Hildegard Falk
Traffic Lawyer
