Driving with summer tyres in winter - what are the penalties?
Summer tyres, winter tyres or all-weather tyres? In our guide, we explain whether you can continue to use your summer tyres in winter and what fines you can expect if you break the rules. Finding the right type of tyre The fundamental difference between winter and summer tyres is the tread pattern and the rubber compound. The rubber compound is the most [...]
Taking the right of way and causing an accident - question of fault & consequences
There are many reasons for failing to give way: you may have overlooked a traffic sign when turning or thought you saw a certain traffic sign. Overlooking other road users can also quickly result in a failure to give way. In our guide, you can find out what a driver who has violated right of way and caused an accident can expect and [...]
Accident abroad - What do I have to do?
The last thing you need on a well-deserved holiday is a car accident. This is all the more true if you are travelling abroad and now have to deal with the challenges of an accident in a foreign country. However, if you are well prepared in advance, you can still enjoy your holiday even after a crash. Which telephone numbers and documents for [...]
Accident with motorhome - There are a few things to bear in mind!
The global motorhome market has been booming like never before in recent years. More and more people love the independence of this type of travelling. But do you know what to do in the event of a motorhome accident? In our guide, we explain how to behave correctly after a motorhome accident and what you need to know as the injured party [...]
Accident with a police car - Who is to blame for the road accident?
The approximately 22,500 police vehicles are special road users. In the fulfilment of their sovereign duties, they are entitled to special rights, which also exempt them from the provisions of the German Road Traffic Act (StVO) under certain conditions. But who is liable for damages in the event of an accident between normal road users and police vehicles? Is the civilian always at fault for the accident? Everything [...]
Car hire after an accident - You need to pay attention to these 6 points
Has there been a crash and your vehicle is no longer roadworthy and needs to go to the garage? In our guide, we explain when you are entitled to a hire car after a car accident, how long you can use the replacement car after repairs and who bears the costs. Car hire after an accident: who pays? As a general rule, [...]
Headphones while driving - forbidden or allowed?
It's hard to imagine the streets without them: headphones, airpods and the like are ubiquitous among pedestrians, cyclists and even in cars: but is it actually legal to drive with headphones? Although the little man in your ear can announce your route and help you organise your appointments, he can also distract you with text messages [...]
Wildlife accidents - What you need to know.
In the event of a wildlife accident, there is not only the shock of losing an animal's life, but also the big question of what needs to be considered and reported after a wildlife accident. Does the wildlife accident really have to result in exhausting communication with the authorities, countless phone calls and correspondence? We explain - in our wildlife accident guide. Deer, wild boar and co: What is a wildlife accident? [...]
Accident with trailer - Who has to pay?
Trailers are practical and popular. DIY shopping, vehicle transport or for hobbies such as horse transport or motocross are typical areas of use. However, you soon realise that your own car is more difficult to steer. When accelerating and braking, the trailer behaves completely differently to the towing vehicle alone. In this guide, we explain which insurance is required for a [...]
Driving without insurance cover - these are the penalties
Anyone who drives a vehicle naturally has a statistical risk of having an accident. This is why insurance is compulsory for motor vehicles in Germany. Without proof of valid insurance, a vehicle cannot even be registered. But what happens if there is no insurance cover? The account was not covered, the application went wrong, the EVB was [...]