Defence in Traffic-Related Criminal and Regulatory Offence Proceedings

Allegations of a traffic-related criminal offence or regulatory violation can have significant personal and professional consequences. Whether you are facing a fine, a driving ban, the revocation of your driving licence, or criminal prosecution, obtaining legal advice at an early stage is essential.

Our firm represents clients in proceedings involving road traffic criminal law and traffic regulatory offences. We advise and defend individuals accused of offences arising from road traffic incidents and assess the most effective defence strategy based on the circumstances of each case. Consultations are available in German, Bulgarian, Turkish, and English.

Typical allegations in road traffic criminal law include:

• Leaving the scene of an accident without authorisation (hit-and-run)
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Driving without a valid driving licence
• Negligent bodily injury arising from road traffic incidents
• Negligent homicide arising from road traffic incidents
• Endangering road traffic and other dangerous interference with road traffic under Sections 315b and 315c of the German Criminal Code

Defence Against Penal Orders, Driving Bans, and Licence Revocation

If a penal order (Strafbefehl) has been issued, it is important to assess promptly whether filing an objection is advisable. We evaluate the prospects of successfully challenging the penal order and represent clients throughout the ensuing court proceedings.
For clients facing administrative sanctions, including warnings, driving bans, and the withdrawal of their driving licence we also evaluate whether such measures can be overturned, reduced, or otherwise resolved in the client's favour. In doing so, we are not only taking into account the legal position but also the potential professional and financial consequences.

Not every traffic violation constitutes a criminal offence. Many cases are prosecuted as administrative traffic offences, yet they may still result in substantial fines, penalty points in the German driving register, or driving bans.

We regularly advise and represent clients in proceedings concerning:

• Speeding offences
• Failure to maintain the required safety distance
• Red-light violations
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Technical defects affecting vehicle safety
• Failure to comply with mandatory vehicle inspections or emissions testing
• Serious and less serious probationary driving licence offences (A and B offences)
• Violations relating to the transport of dangerous goods
• Improper load securing and vehicle overloading

When a penalty notice is issued, we review the available evidence, assess compliance with procedural requirements, and evaluate the prospects of a successful appeal. Our advice also considers the anticipated costs and the potential professional consequences, with the aim of achieving a legally sound and economically sensible outcome.

Transport and Freight Forwarding Law – Defence in Criminal and Regulatory Proceedings

Transport and freight forwarding law is closely connected with both regulatory offence law and criminal law. Modern transport operations are frequently organised across national borders, making compliance with German legislation, European Union regulations, and international legal standards essential.

Our firm works on transport and freight forwarding matters where criminal or regulatory issues arise, with a particular focus on cross-border transport operations.
Inspections carried out by the police or the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) may take place at any time, even in the absence of concrete suspicion. Where violations are identified, the consequences often include substantial fines, driving prohibitions, seizure of vehicles or cargo, and other enforcement measures.
We provide legal advice immediately following inspections, during administrative investigations, after the service of penalty notices, and throughout criminal proceedings.

Typical Issues in Transport and Freight Forwarding Law

We regularly advise on matters including:

• Violations of customs regulations
• Tax offences relating to the import or transit of goods
• Seiure and confiscation of transported goods
• Violations of the German Drivers Act (Fahrpersonalgesetz – FPersG)
• Violations of the German Drivers Regulation (Fahrpersonalverordnung – FPersV)
• Failure to use corporate cards
• Failure to download tachograph data within the prescribed deadlines
• Delayed downloading of driver card data
• Violations of driving and rest period regulations
• Breaches of load securing requirements
• Vehicle overloading
• Seizure or confiscation of vehicles and cargo
• Orders prohibiting the continuation of transport operations

Advice Following Inspections, Hearings, or Penalty Notices

In transport and freight forwarding matters, early legal action is often decisive. Following an inspection, an administrative hearing, or the service of a penalty notice, it is essential to review applicable deadlines and assess available defence strategies without delay.
Our firm assists clients with the legal assessment of allegations, communication with the authorities, and representation before administrative bodies and courts.

We also advise on issues including:

• Mandatory vehicle equipment
• Documentation required during transport operations
• Compliance with driving and rest time regulations
• Obligations relating to digital tachographs and driver cards
• Load securing, vehicle overloading, and other transport law requirements

Representation of Drivers and Transport Companies

We represent both professional drivers and transport and freight forwarding companies throughout Germany. Especially for commercial transport businesses, regulatory sanctions, operational interruptions, and vehicle-related enforcement measures can have significant financial consequences. We therefore place particular emphasis on prompt initial case assessments and clear advice regarding legal risks.
Once instructed, clients are supported by a dedicated contact person within our firm and receive regular updates on the progress of their case by email or telephone.

Legal Representation in Road Traffic Criminal Law, Regulatory Proceedings, and Transport Law

Whether you are facing criminal traffic proceedings, regulatory fines, a driving ban, licence revocation, or allegations arising from commercial transport operations, obtaining legal advice at an early stage can be decisive. Our firm advises and represents in road traffic criminal law, administrative traffic proceedings, transport law, and freight forwarding matters, with the objective of achieving a legally effective and commercially practical solution.