A Breakneck Pursuit on German Autobahns - The License-Less Driver
Chase in Dortmund - Unlicensed Motorist on the Run - Unauthorized Driving at Dortmund: Individuals Operating Vehicles Without Valid Driving Permits
Hey there!
Wanna hear a wild tale? A 61-year-old guy find himself in a high-speed chase with the cops in the Ruhr region!
It all started when a speed check on the A45 motorway near Dortmund spotted a car whizzing by at about 140 km/h, rather than the allowed 100 km/h. When the boys in blue tried to flag him down, he decided to step on the pedal, merging onto the A448 and setting the stage for a thrilling game of cat and mouse.
Speeds soared over 200 km/h at points during the chase, which ended in Bochum when our intrepid driver left the motorway. Dead-ended by a bunch of waiting vehicles at a red light, the cops finally managed to halt his ride. But, instead of surrendering peacefully, our protagonist locked himself in the car and started filming with his phone as officers approached, weapons drawn. It took a threat to smash the window to get him to unlock the door. He even put up a bit of a fight, causing a minor injury to one of the officers.
Upon searching the vehicle, the officers couldn't find a valid driver's license; instead, they found a phony one. Preliminary investigations suggest this fellow might be associated with the Reichsbürger scene, according to police. After the routine was finished up, he was allowed to leave the station, facing charges of forgery, driving without a license, participating in an illegal street race, and resisting arrest.
- Nail-biting Pursuit
- Dortmund
- Highspeed Autobahn Escapade
- Unlicensed Ride
- Ruhr region
- Reichsbürger Scene
- Speeding Mishap
Now, you might be thinking about the "Reichsbürger" movement in Germany. Well, there's been some big news lately. In May 2025, there was a comprehensive crackdown on a "Reichsbürger" group, focusing on a self-proclaimed "Königreich Deutschland" (Kingdom of Germany) led by Peter Fitzek, who calls himself Imperator[1]. This outfit's known for their radical beliefs and efforts to establish their own self-styled government structures. But, if you're searching for details on a specific high-speed chase, you'd be better off diving into local Dortmund news reports for more accurate information.
[1] - Quote from RBB24.de. Retrieved on 28/05/2025: https://www.rbb24.de/politik/inland/herzlichen-glueckwunsch-große-reichsbuerger-verhaftet-a-4266.html
1) The Dortmund police have revealed that the unlicensed driver involved in the high-speed chase on the Autobahn is suspected to have ties with the Reichsbürger movement, following a recent comprehensive crackdown on this group.
2) As part of the general-news coverage, local vocational training centers in the Ruhr region are providing sessions to educate drivers about traffic laws and the importance of obtaining a legitimate driver's license, to prevent similar incidents like the high-speed chase from happening again.
