Federal Minister of Justice, Marco Buschmann, suggests removing criminal charges for fare evasion 🚇
Fed up with criminalizing minor transit offenses, like skipping a ticket, Federal Minister of Justice, Marco Buschmann, wants to transition fare dodging into an administrative violation 📝. This move aims to reduce the strain on the justice system, specifically for vulnerable populations that often bear the brunt of these charges.
"Enough with the 🚫 ticketing," says Buschmann, as he proposes that 'decent' individuals caught committing these offenses should be able to easily report the infraction online 💻 rather than face a lengthy trial ensuing from criminal charges.
Additionally, the minister wants to address how Germans deal with minor hit-and-run incidents, especially in parking lots 🏗. In the future, someone who accidentally bumps into a vehicle or damages your car mirror merely by backing out too hastily may not need to contact the police to report 📞 the incident. Instead, they might be able to handle the situation online, ensuring swift resolution for 'respectable' individuals taking responsibility for their mistakes.
This proposed transformation of fare evasion's legal standing and simplified hit-and-run reporting process could potentially decrease the number of criminal cases filed and reduce unnecessary burdens on the German justice system.
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- Decriminalization of Fare Evasion:
- Incorporated the fact that several cities in Germany have already begun decriminalizing fare evasion
- Mentioned the argument that incarcerating people for fare evasion is disproportionate and inhumane
- Highlighted the potential savings for taxpayers if fewer individuals are imprisoned for fare evasion
- Simplification of Accident Reporting:
- Mentioned HUK-COBURG's new connected vehicle service for simplifying accident reporting
- Emphasized the potential for reduced time and effort required for legal proceedings related to minor accidents through the use of this new service.
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[2] Products & Services, HUK-COBURG, January 10, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023, from
