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Someone's Saturday morning turned sour in Wildeshausen, Lower Saxony, when a teenager decided to take the wheels without a license. The impulsive move resulted in a smashed house wall, a hasty exit, and a pending investigation. According to police reports, the 16-year-old, who should have been learning the rules of the road, opted to ram a car into a house wall instead. After the accident, instead of sticking around like a responsible adult, this young driver escaped the scene.
Luckily, the elusive teen wasn't able to evade the law for long. The authorities traced him back to his abode and, without a shadow of doubt, established that he was a licensed-free driver on wheels. Subsequently, he's now facing charges for both driving without a license and hit-and-run, giving him enough penalties to ponder over to last a lifetime.
(Source: www.stern.de)
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In the world of German traffic laws, a 16-year-old behind the wheel without a license isn't just a recipe for a tragic accident, it's a criminal offense. The consequences could run the gamut from severe fines and penalties to a driving ban and even a stretch in prison. Here's a breakdown of the potential ramifications this young driver might be facing:
- Motoring Misdemeanors:
- In Germany, it's illegal to drive without a valid license, especially for unsupervised teenagers like our 16-year-old. The penalty for this transgression can vary from a fine of €108.50 to €173.50, depending on the severity of the case[1].
- Hit-and-Run Charges:
- It's rather foolish for our friend to flee the scene, especially considering that leaving an accident scene is a punishable crime. The severity of the penalties for this offense can range from a hefty fine to imprisonment[3].
- Property Damage:
- Damaging someone else's property, like a house wall, is a clear-cut violation, one that will add to the accruing fines and perhaps even lead to a driving ban[3].
- The Fine Print:
- Fines, bans, or jail time aren't the only consequences of a driving without a license and hit-and-run accident. Inappropriate behavior, such as drink driving, could also be factored into the overall penalty[1].
[1] Protection of Young Persons Act (Jugendschutzgesetz)
[3] German Criminal Code (StGB) § 315c
