What penalties are faced for driving too fast?
April 27, 2022 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Jessica Lange
Dear lawyer,
I recently received a speeding ticket and I am very concerned about the possible consequences. My name is Lucas Czakaj, I am 34 years old and I work as a sales representative. The situation was as follows: I was on my way to work and exceeded the speed limit on the highway by 30 km/h. Now I have received a fine and I am wondering what penalties I might face and how this could affect my driver's license and my job.
I have never had any negative incidents on the road before and I do not have any points on my license. Therefore, I am worried that a high fine or even a driving ban could impact my career. I rely on my driver's license to drive to customers and do my job. Additionally, I have a family to support and I do not want my financial situation to be further burdened by high fines.
Therefore, it would be very helpful for me to know what specific penalties I may face and if there are ways to avoid or at least mitigate them. I would like to know if it is advisable to appeal the fine or if there are alternatives to reduce the penalty. I would be very grateful for your expertise and advice on this matter.
Sincerely,
Lucas Czakaj
Dear Mr. Czakaj,
Thank you for your inquiry and your trust in my expertise as a traffic law attorney. It is understandable that you are concerned about the possible consequences of your speeding violation, especially since you rely on your driver's license for work and have a family to support.
First and foremost, I would like to point out that the specific penalties for speeding depend on various factors, such as the extent of the speeding violation, your previous traffic offense record, whether there was endangerment or even an accident, and whether you have been penalized for traffic violations in the past. In your case, since you have no points in the driving record and have not been negatively noticed in traffic, the likelihood of a driving ban is rather low.
Penalties for speeding usually range from a fine, points in the driving record to a driving ban. The fine depends on the extent of the speeding violation and can vary depending on the state. A driving ban is usually imposed for exceeding the speed limit by 26 km/h in urban areas or 30 km/h outside urban areas. In your case, as you exceeded the speed limit by 30 km/h, there is a possibility of a driving ban being imposed, but it is not mandatory.
If you wish to contest the fine notice, it is advisable to seek advice from an attorney. An attorney can check for errors in the fine notice or explore options to reduce the penalty. Alternatively, you may also consider a traffic psychology consultation to confirm your suitability as a road user and thus reduce the penalty.
It is important to act quickly as there are deadlines for filing objections. I am available to examine your situation more closely and provide you with individual advice. Please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule an online consultation. I will do my best to assist you in this matter and alleviate your concerns.
Sincerely,
Jessica Lange
