There are fines of up to 500 euros, in serious cases up to 2,000 euros.
Speed and alcohol violations are also controlled. The alcohol limits in shipping are the same as in road traffic. From 1.1 per mil alcohol in the blood there is absolute unfitness to drive. In the event of an accident, alcohol-related failure symptoms or a grossly contrary driving style, criminal proceedings are initiated for drunkenness in shipping or for endangering shipping traffic from 0.3 per mille. From 0.5 per mille there is an administrative offense on the part of the boatman. In addition to a fine of between 350 and 2,500 euros, a driving ban or withdrawal of the driver’s license is also possible.
If you are accused of a misdemeanor or criminal offense as a pleasure craft operator, you should not give any information about the accusation to the water police. As an accused, you have the right to remain silent and to ask a lawyer to represent you before the interrogation.
Don’t give up your rights!
Those affected can arrange a consultation appointment at the René Vogel specialist law firm on Hauptstrasse 2 in 14776 Brandenburg an der Havel by email ([email protected]) or by telephone on 03381/80422-00 or 0176 44407717.
For more tips see [www.fachanwaltskanzlei-brandenburg.de] as well as on [Facebook] or [Instagram].
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