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BMW driver stopped near Mannheim without license and insurance!
On June 27, 2025, a BMW driver was stopped in Mannheim without insurance and a driver's license. Legal consequences threaten.
BMW driver stopped near Mannheim without license and insurance!
On Thursday, June 27, 2025, a 43-year-old man was checked by the Walldorf motorway police on the motorway between the Mannheim motorway junction and the Schwetzingen/Neckarau junction. The patrol discovered that his BMW was not insured and was being advertised for compulsory de-stamping. In addition, the driver did not have a valid driver's license.
The police de-stamped the vehicle's license plate and prohibited it from continuing to drive. In this case, driving without a license and violating the compulsory insurance law lead to legal consequences for the driver.
Legal consequences
Driving without a valid driving license is punishable in Germany according to Section 21 StVG and is a serious matter. According to the ADAC, driving despite a driving ban or revocation of the driving license is a criminal offense that is punished with severe penalties. In extreme cases, the driver can face up to a year in prison or hefty fines.
In typical cases where someone drives without a license because they have forgotten it, this is considered an administrative offense for which a fine of 10 euros can be imposed. However, in this particular case, there was a serious injury because the driver did not have a driver's license and his vehicle was not insured.
The legal consequences are also significant for vehicle owners: they are liable if they allow someone to drive without a valid driver's license. In such cases, motor vehicle liability insurance has recourse claims of up to 5,000 euros. In addition, comprehensive insurance may not pay.
Overall, it is clear that driving without a license and insurance can have serious consequences not only for the driver, but also for the vehicle owner.
For the police, the incident was another reminder of the need for strict controls and enforcement of traffic rules. Educating the population about the legal regulations remains essential in order to avoid risky situations on the road.
For further information about the rules and possible penalties in the event of a driving ban or revocation of the driving license, please refer to the website ADAC as well as the report from RNZ.