Cannabis Traffic Violations: Bavaria Leads the Pack
Second-hand cannabis deliveries in Flensburg originate predominantly from Bavaria. - Every other cannabis seizure in Flensburg originates from Bavaria.
It's no secret that Bavaria topped the list when it comes to cannabis-related traffic violations in 2024. Every second cannabis-related offense recorded by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) was from good ol' Bavaria. Yes, you read that right. Bavaria's the pothead's hotspot, at least in terms of driving under the influence.
Being the largest state by area and population, it's no shock that Bavaria frequently appears in such statistics. But it's not just size that matters here. The Free State's staunch stance against legalizing cannabis could be the major factor at play.
Bavaria's law enforcement is known for its stringent policies, and the state government's resistance to legalization isn't helping. "It's a sure-fire bet that Bavaria's consistent policing methods are playing a role in these numbers," says Munich's interior ministry, although they're hesitant to compare practices with other states due to a lack of data.
Interestingly, Bavaria dominates the charts for another legal substance as well – alcohol. With 20,748 alcohol-related offenses reported out of a total of 107,384, Bavaria is once again, at the top. However, it's not as clear-cut as with cannabis. North Rhine-Westphalia isn't far behind with 17,104 reports, and Bavaria ends up in third place for speeding offenses, lagging behind North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg.
Fun fact: Over 99% of cannabis-related offenses across Germany are committed by men under 44 years. Only 77 were committed by women. Men also dominate the statistics for alcohol-related offenses, although the disparity isn't as pronounced as with cannabis. Unfortunately, we don't have specific numbers for Bavaria.
- Cannabis
- Bavaria
- Traffic violation
- Flensburg
- Federal Motor Transport Authority
- KBA
- Munich
- Car
- Free State
- German Press Agency
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Alcohol
- Politics
- CDU
- CSU
- Legalization
Despite recording a high number of cannabis-related traffic violations, Bavaria, the largest state in Germany, consistently maintains stringent policies against the substance, with the Free State's government resistant to legalization. Interestingly, both Bavaria and Flensburg, home of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), have reported a high number of alcohol-related violations as well, with 20,748 offenses in Bavaria and 17,104 in North Rhine-Westphalia.
