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Calculate Speeding Fines for Cars in Germany
A calculator for estimating fines and other penalties for speeding in Germany, fines for driving too fast. The fine is higher in town than out of town. If the speed driven is at least twice as high the speed limit, it is generally no longer considered negligence but intent, which doubles fines above 55 €. A tolerance deduction is substracted from the measured speed to account for measurement errors, ensuring that the recorded speed does not exceed the actual speed. Endangering others, having an accident, bad weather or poor visual conditions are not taken into account here; these can increase the fine. In town means in a built-up area, so a city or a settlement where people live, work or dwell. The speed is measured in kilometers per hour, abbreviated km/h.
Table of Speeding Fines in Germany: Car
| too fast | in town | out of town | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fine | points | ban | fine | points | ban | |
| 1 - 10 km/h | 30 € | 0 | - | 20 € | 0 | - |
| 11 - 15 km/h | 50 € | 0 | - | 40 € | 0 | - |
| 16 - 20 km/h | 70 € | 0 | - | 60 € | 0 | - |
| 21 - 25 km/h | 115 € | 1 | - | 100 € | 1 | - |
| 26 - 30 km/h | 180 € | 1 | 1 month * | 150 € | 1 | 1 month * |
| 31 - 40 km/h | 260 € | 2 | 1 month | 200 € | 1 | 1 month * |
| 41 - 50 km/h | 400 € | 2 | 1 month | 320 € | 2 | 1 month |
| 51 - 60 km/h | 560 € | 2 | 2 months | 480 € | 2 | 1 month |
| 61 - 70 km/h | 700 € | 2 | 3 months | 600 € | 2 | 2 months |
| ab 71 km/h | 800 € | 2 | 3 months | 700 € | 2 | 3 months |
* if twice within one year
Speeding is normally an administrative offense. However, grossly illegal and reckless driving can also constitute a criminal offense, punishable even with imprisonment. One example of such an offense is an illegal car race.
Last updated on 08/09/2025. Author: Jürgen Kummer
Source: Bundeseinheitlicher Tatbestandskatalog - Straßenverkehrsordnungswidrigkeiten. Stand: 22.08.2024 - 15.1 Auflage
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