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Driving in Germany - a few Rules!
Germans love rules, especially those involving traffic and driving. You shouldn’t be surprised if someone with whom you’re involved in an accident starts quoting the legal rules that prove she’s right and you’re wrong. You also shouldn’t be surprised at considerate and polite behavior. On German highways, it’s possible to drive at very high speeds. In fact, there are basically no limits. There are, however, a few recommendations. One shouldn’t drive faster than 130 km/h; inside of built-up areas, no faster than 50 km/h. Near pedestrian zones or residential areas you should go easy on the gas and keep it under 30 km/h. Outside of built-up areas, you’re going too fast if you go over 100 km/h.
Alcohol at the Wheel
The glass of wine and the gas pedal can be a deadly, or at least expensive, combination. For one thing, you’re breaking the law. And if you’re caught driving with just a blood alcohol level of just 0.3—that’s one glass of wine or beer—you could lose your license. If you’re involved in an accident, your liability insurance won’t pay the costs. A blood alcohol level of 0.5 is a punishable offense. You’ll pay a hefty fine. And if you’re caught driving a vehicle while you have a blood alcohol level of 0.8, you’ll definitely lose your license. In a case like this, choosing a taxi would have been a money-saving option. If there is an accident, it’s very important to inform the police. Your liability insurance is valid only if the police came to the scene and filed a report. Hopefully it won’t get to that point.
And remember, keep to the right. This is the most important rule on the German road: the left lane is for passing, the right lane is for driving.
Driving your own Car to Germany
Registering your own Car
Which Driver’s License is valid?
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