Bußgeldverfahren bei Verstößen im Straßenverkehr, Anhörung

• § 55 Ordnungswidrigkeitengesetz (OWiG)
• Bußgeldkatalog-Verordnung (BKatV)

In the case of fine proceedings resulting from a road traffic offence, you will be given the opportunity to comment on the matter at a hearing. As a rule, you will be notified of such fine proceedings by letter and at the same time you will be given the opportunity to comment on the facts described in the letter, for example to contradict the information given there.

There is no obligation to take advantage of the opportunity to be heard. If you do not take advantage of this opportunity, the fine will be issued on the basis of the facts described.

Examples of administrative offences subject to fines:

• seriously exceeding the speed limit
• dangerous overtaking manoeuvres
• Driving at red lights
• insufficient safety distance
• Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol over 0.5 per mille

In addition to the fine, the driving licence authority can award points in the central traffic register or revoke the driving licence for one to three months.

• the hearing form
• the cover letter with the file number and the password, if you wish to make use of the option to hold the hearing online

You are accused of an offence in road traffic that is punishable by a fine.

• for the hearing: none
• the fine varies according to the offence

The exact amount of the fine is determined with the help of the catalogue of fines.

• You will receive a notification from the competent authority that an offence has been committed in connection with your car.
• The letter will also contain information on how and within what period you can attend the hearing.
• After examining the information you provide at the hearing, you will be informed whether the offence still stands.

If the charge stands, you have the option of accepting it or lodging an objection.

• The period of time stated in the cover letter as to how long you can attend the hearing.

Note: You can lodge an objection within two weeks of receiving a fine notice.

You can also comment on administrative offences online and inspect the files. To do this, you need the file number of the case and the password.