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Syrian driver without permission: court convicts despite emergency situation!
A 27-year-old Syrian was convicted in Prenzlau of driving without a license. His mother-in-law's plight was not acknowledged.
Syrian driver without permission: court convicts despite emergency situation!
An incident occurred in Prenzlau on July 2, 2025 that attracted the attention of the local police. A 27-year-old man from Syria was stopped during a check while driving a motor vehicle without the required license. According to the report of the SVZ The defendant stated that he just wanted to repark his sick mother-in-law's car. The journey took about two kilometers, but police officers could not confirm the emergency situation he cited.
What does it even mean to drive without a license? While driving without a valid driver's license is considered an administrative offense, driving without a license is a serious criminal offense according to Section 21 of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) in Germany. However, the defendant doesn't just have a legal problem; He also has a criminal record with a total of eight entries, including offenses such as fraud and theft as well as two previous convictions for driving without a license. The public prosecutor then requested a fine of 500 euros, based on the fact that the circumstances of the trip were irrelevant to the proceedings.
The verdict
The judge increased the originally requested fine to 750 euros, which corresponds to 50 daily rates of 15 euros each. In addition, the convicted person must bear the costs of the proceedings, but no separate ban was imposed on the issuance of a driving license. The defendant accepted the verdict and declared a waiver of appeal.
For many, driving without a license can have serious consequences. In addition to the financial penalties, you can also be banned from driving, which can last between six months and five years. In extreme cases there is even a risk of losing your driving license for life. This is particularly explosive because at least two points are entered in the fitness to drive register. The ADAC describes that further measures, such as the ordering of a medical-psychological examination (MPU), can follow depending on the severity of the offense.
Legal framework
The rumors about driving license tourism, i.e. the acquisition of a driving license in another EU country after it has been revoked in Germany, are met with a critical eye from the legal side. The situation in which one drives a vehicle without the necessary driving license, whether due to a driving ban or a revocation, is a criminal offense whose penalties can be extensive. The vehicle owner also has a share of responsibility if he allows someone to drive without a valid driver's license.
This case clearly shows that even seemingly harmless journeys can have serious legal consequences. The road traffic regulations should therefore be taken seriously because the traffic safety authorities keep a close eye on such violations.
For further information on the legal regulations surrounding driving without a license and the associated consequences, those interested can read the articles Law Forum and des ADAC consult.