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Driving license statistics 2023: Increase in motorcycle and bus classes!
Last year, more than 156,000 new driving licenses were issued in Austria, which represents an increase of almost 1 percent compared to the previous year. An interesting development was seen in the different classes, with the increase in motorcycle and bus driving licenses being particularly notable. The number of newly issued Class B driving licenses, however, continued to decline. According to Tobias Thomas, the Director General of Statistics Austria, fewer and fewer people are opting for a conventional car driving…
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Mobility for all: How Saxony wants to reduce driving license costs
In Germany, the issue of driving license costs has been on everyone's lips for some time, especially in rural areas. Kassem Taher Saleh, a Green MP from the Dresden constituency, has repeatedly experienced citizens asking him about the high cost of driving licenses. These costs now range between 2,500 and 3,500 euros, and in some cases can even be as high as 4,500 euros. The challenge here is particularly serious for many young people in rural areas, where a driving…
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Freyung District Court: Strict rules when driving with friends
Freyung. During a surprise hearing at the Freyung District Court, the question was once again raised as to how much the law differs from everyday reality. What is particularly distressing for many is that even everyday actions, such as borrowing a car, can have legal consequences that are unforeseeable for those involved. The subject of the hearing: a woman was accused of lending her car to a friend without his valid driver's license. The prosecutor ended the short session with…
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New traffic rules: Cannabis and driving in Berlin now more strictly regulated
Berlin (dpa) - Starting this Thursday, road traffic laws in Germany will become stricter with new regulations for drivers who consume cannabis. The recently passed law, which has been ratified by both the Bundestag and the Bundesrat, will come into force today. This set of rules introduces a limit for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) of 3.5 nanograms per milliliter of blood. This means that if drivers exceed this limit, they can expect similar consequences to those for a blood alcohol level of…
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Protection for hedgehogs: Cologne plans nighttime driving ban for robotic lawnmowers
Dusseldorf/Cologne – In the current debate about the protection of hedgehogs in urban areas, the city of Cologne is considering introducing a night-time driving ban for Robotic lawnmowerHowever, this measure is met with resistance from the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia. Protecting hedgehogs in urban areas The Cologne city administration argues that the robotic lawnmowers that are increasingly being used in domestic gardens pose significant risks to the Hedgehog These small, spiky animals have been endangered in recent years, which…
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Drunk driving of CDU candidate: Committees investigate in state parliament
The drunk driving of CDU-Top candidates Jan Redman not only has personal consequences, but also brings with it a comprehensive discussion about transparency and responsibility within politics. A criminal investigation has been initiated against Redmann, which is causing a great deal of public attention. In this context, the Interior and Legal Affairs Committees of the Brandenburg State Parliament have Special session requested in order to clarify the situation and resolve any possible inconsistencies. Delayed reporting creates political issue Another aspect…
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Unauthorized driving on TikTok: Investigations against 15-year-old and 24-year-old
The power of social media: Teenager posts risky car ride on TikTok A 15-year-old girl from Grafenau recently caused a stir when she posted a video on her TikTok account showing herself driving without a license. The video quickly went viral and alerted the local police. The young driver used a 24-year-old's car to record her risky drive on public roads and share it with her followers. But the action had consequences when the Grafenau police discovered the video and…
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Cannabis and driving: Risks after consumption – New test results show drastic effects
Cannabis-consumption and Drive a car: A dangerous combination Consuming cannabis and driving a car do not mix - this is shown by a worrying test by ADAC and Bild newspaper. The ability to drive can be severely impaired even hours after consuming the drug. Since April 1st, the consumption of cannabis has been partially legal, and since July 1st, it can also be grown in cultivation associations. The Federal Council has already adopted a new limit of 3.5 ng/ml blood…
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CDU top candidate Redmann stopped: drunk driving on e-scooter in Potsdam
CDU top candidate Jan Redman stops drunk Electric scooters An unexpected incident has shaken politics in Brandenburg: CDU top candidate Jan Redmann was Potsdam stopped by the police after an alcohol test revealed a high blood alcohol level. Political consequences and personal reaction Redmann, who is also the CDU's regional and parliamentary group leader, showed understanding and publicly admitted his mistake. Nevertheless, he stressed that he still wanted to run as the top candidate for the upcoming state election in…
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Driving schools compared: huge price differences and tips for driving students
In a recent article by the AK Consumer Protection, the situation of driving schools in Austria was examined in more detail. It revealed large differences in both prices and the services offered. It is therefore worth making a comparison before choosing a driving school and paying attention not only to the price but also to the quality of the training. According to the article, the price difference between the most expensive and the cheapest driving school is up to 610…