Advice / Law: The catalog of fines in road traffic was last comprehensively updated in November 2021 with a focus on bicycle traffic. We provide an overview of the most common violations and the penalties that are due in each case.
Anyone who rides on the wrong side as a cyclist or is caught on the sidewalk must expect a fine of up to 55 euros. If there is a specific traffic hazard, up to 100 euros may be due. Anyone who does not pay attention to pedestrians when turning and endangers them as a result must expect a fine of 70 euros and a point in Flensburg. There are also stricter rules for truck drivers when turning to increase the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. Anyone who turns faster than walking speed must expect a fine of 70 euros and a point in Flensburg, even if nobody was endangered. If pedestrians are endangered, there is a fine of up to 140 euros, a point in Flensburg and a month's driving ban. The endangerment of cyclists is not explicitly regulated in this context.
Parking violations on footpaths or cycle paths can now also be punished more severely. A fine of up to 55 euros can be imposed for stopping or parking on the sidewalk, cycle path or protective lane. If there is a specific traffic hazard, the fine can even be up to 100 euros. What is new is that a point can also be awarded for this in Flensburg.
With the update of the catalog of fines, the legislator is not only asking cyclists themselves to pay more sensitively, but also punishes violations by other road users more severely if they endanger cyclists in traffic. The latter in particular can be seen as a positive step, also in view of the increasing popularity of the bicycle as an alternative to the car - especially in cities and metropolitan areas.
In general, it should be clear: Obeying the traffic rules benefits both your own safety and that of other road users. Violations can not only be expensive, but also lead to points in Flensburg. If you have too many points, your driving license can be revoked, even if you earned the points by violating a cyclist or pedestrian.