FAQ: High Charges for Mandatory Towing in Germany — Can They Be Disputed?
Client’s Question: Yesterday, our truck got stuck on a road in Germany and couldn’t get out on its own. The police arrived, called a tow truck without discussing the scope of services or the cost with us. The truck was empty, and it was simply pulled backward, with the work taking just over an hour. […]
Why You Shouldn’t Transport More Than 1500 Liters of Fuel on Road Trains: Risks, Fines, and ADR Regulation Violations
Fuel transportation by road is a complex process, strictly regulated by ADR rules (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). One of the key requirements is a limit on the volume of fuel in vehicles. If the total fuel volume exceeds 1500 liters, the transportation is subject to stricter rules, which […]
Alcohol and Driving in Germany: Myths and Reality, Fines and Penalties
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense that remains one of the leading causes of road accidents worldwide. Germany, with its strict laws and monitoring system, is no exception. However, despite the established rules, there is a misconception among drivers that the permissible blood alcohol level of 0.5‰ (promille) allows for alcohol […]
How to Release a Truck from Detention by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) Without Paying a Deposit
Если Федеральное управление логистики и мобильности (BALM) (ранее Федеральное управление грузовых перевозок, BAG) задержало ваш грузовик и требует внести залог, а вы хотите освободить транспортное средство без уплаты этого залога, есть несколько шагов, которые можно предпринять:
Cabotage Fine Reduced
A carrier was fined for cabotage because he did not have the cross-border CMR. We reduced the fine from 1312 to 55 €. It’s rare that the fine is reduced so much. The freight forwarder was lucky.
3250 Euro Toll Fine Refunded in Full
In another case the driver was on the way to work with his car from abroad. Toll Collect arrested the car and imposed for him to pay 3250 toll fees. Criminal charges were also filed. They accused him of having a permanent residence in Germany, so that he had to declare his vehicle and re-register […]
Penalty reduced by 50% and negotiated to pay by installments
Driver got a fine for hit and run fom accident in amount of 1800 Euros. They also took his drivers license. Our first goal was to reduce the amont and to enable payment in installments. We reduced the fine to 900€ with 50€ monthly payments. Second goal was to get the license. Unfortunately it was […]
