Convert driving ban: In these cases it is possible

Anyone can be banned from driving. The situation is particularly problematic when you need the driver's license for your job. Under certain conditions, a driving ban can then be converted into a fine.

Convert driving ban: decision is at the discretion of the judge

In order to convert a driving ban into a fine, you must provide valid reasons.

• According to Section 4 (4) of the Fines Catalog Ordinance (BkatV), it is possible to convert the driving ban against a reasonable increase in the fine. The size of the fine depends on the facts.
• Assume that the fine will be at least doubled, if not tripled.
• That you need your vehicle professionally is no reason for a conversion. You will hardly be successful here, as you have to behave accordingly in traffic if the driving license is so important to you.
• If you look after a person in need of care and if a vehicle is required for this, this may be permitted as a reason.
• You should therefore always file an objection to the driving ban with the help of a lawyer. The reasoning must be well worded so that you have a chance at all. The lawyer will tell you in advance whether your appeal could be successful.
• Basically, it is always up to the judge to decide whether to accept your reasons. There are no set rules and there is no legal right to conversion.

Under these conditions, you must always hand in your driver's license

There is no point in objecting to the driving ban if the following applies to you:

1. Alcohol and drug use at the wheel
2. speeding
3. red light violation
4. Points in Flensburg
5. Repeat offenders (further driving ban in the last 24 months)
6. more than a month driving ban