Cologne shocked: 7,500 euros fine for 20 km/h too fast!

Cologne shocked: 7,500 euros fine for 20 km/h too fast!

A current story from Cologne causes excitement among drivers: a Cologne native received a fine of 7,500 euros because on March 4, 2025 she was too fast on the A555 between Wesseling and Rodenkirchen. Instead of the allowed 100 km/h, it drove 120 km/h. An amount that is not in relation to what others have to pay in comparable circumstances.

according to [Autobild] (https://www.autobild.de/artikel/blitzer-in-koeln-behoerde-bord- 7500-Euro-fuer-20-km-h- zwach-28231073.html) The fine should only be 60 euros in accordance with the fine. With this exorbitant sum, the traffic authority had to give a mistake in the fine notice. The person concerned now has the opportunity to appeal within two weeks - otherwise the decision will be final.

The course of a fine procedure

But how does a fine procedure work? Such a procedure is divided into three phases: the preliminary procedure, the interim procedure and the judicial procedure. Bussgeld-Info explains that at the beginning the administrative authority determined who violated the traffic rules. As soon as this has happened, a notice of fine is created that contains all relevant information.

After receiving the decision, there are two ways to choose: You can either pay the fine and recognize the violation or object within two weeks. The traffic lawyer Tom Louven recommends contacting a lawyer in good time in such cases. This is particularly important because technical or formal errors often occur in fine. Bussgeld catalog reported by bizarre incidents, such as a woman who was flashed because of a speed overrun-while she was on the back seat of the vehicle. Such breakdowns underline the need to carefully check the fine.

reactions and views

The high demand has caused many drivers in Cologne and beyond. It remains to be seen whether the Cologne native uses her objection and can therefore refute a wrong signal in the traffic data. The fact is that fine procedures in Germany are common and take up an ever larger place in everyday life for many drivers.

The recommendations that can be derived from this case are clear: In the event of inconsistencies in fines, you should not hesitate too long. Apart from the opposition period, there are numerous indications that objections are often successful if you take the right steps. After all, there could be many opportunities for the Cologne native to free herself from the high fine.