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ADAC Advocates for Swift Agreement on Stricter Speeding Penalties in Germany
The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC), Germany's largest automobile club, is pushing for a swift agreement on stricter penalties for speeders. The debate, which has been ongoing for some time, revolves around the amendment of the Road Traffic Regulations (Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung).
The most contentious point in the amended fine schedule is the threat of driver's license revocation for exceeding the speed limit by at least 21 km/h in urban areas and 26 km/h outside urban areas. However, Gerhard Hillebrand, ADAC's traffic president, considers a general driving ban for speeding offenses of 21 km/h or more in urban areas to be excessive. He argues that not everyone who briefly exceeds a speed limit is a habitual speeder.
The compromise proposal, advocated for by the ADAC, differentiates penalties based on the level of danger. This proposal, already approved by the transport and interior committees of the Bundesrat, suggests that driving bans for these speeding offenses should only be imposed in certain areas, such as near schools and kindergartens. Gerhard Hillebrand believes that speeding near kindergartens or schools should not be tolerated.
The regulation passed in April was suspended due to a procedural error. The Greens aim to correct this error and reintroduce the regulation. The Bundesrat is set to discuss changes to the Road Traffic Regulations on Friday.
The ongoing debate over driving bans and higher fines is causing public confusion and loss of trust, according to Gerhard Hillebrand. He emphasizes that the ADAC supports stricter penalties for speeding, but believes that they should be fair and proportionate.
Despite the controversy, the compromise proposal has been well-received by many, as it seeks to balance the need for stricter penalties with the fair treatment of drivers. The ADAC continues to advocate for a swift agreement on this issue, hoping to bring clarity and improved road safety to German roads.
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- The ADAC, amidst ongoing discussions about stricter speeding penalties in Germany, has proposed a compromise that differentiates penalties based on the level of danger, similar to the general approach in other industries, such as finance and transportation, including the automotive sector.
- In addition to advocating for stricter penalties for speeding, the ADAC is also pushing for policy-and-legislation that addresses the issue of speeding near schools and kindergartens, as it does on general news related to public safety and road traffic.
- As the debate over the proposed speeding penalties continues, there have been debates in politics about the necessity and fairness of driving bans, which mirror discussions happening in the US, like the recent changes to speeding laws and penalties in Florida.
- The current debate on speeding penalties in Germany's Road Traffic Regulations is causing public confusion, much like the initial rollout of stricter speeding control on the German autobahn did several years ago, when the public had to familiarize itself with the new rules.
