Police smash tuning scene: hundreds of controls in Hoppegarten!

Police smash tuning scene: hundreds of controls in Hoppegarten!

Last week, the tuning scene in Hoppegarten had an unexpected encounter with the police. Last Saturday, the Märkisch-Oderland inspection, together with the riot police and support from Berlin colleagues, carried out a large-scale commitment. The aim was to check the activities of the tuners and to draw attention to possible violations. As Cityreport , a few hundred car enthusiasts in the commercial area gathered to undergo control.

As part of the operation, around 150 vehicles were checked within six hours at two checkpoints. The results were sobering: a total of three traffic crimes and twelve administrative offenses were found. It was striking a 19-year-old cyclist who was traveling on his Ducati without a valid driving license. In another ten vehicles, the operating license had gone out due to illegitimate technical interventions, while a 25-year-old Berliner drew attention to himself with a manipulated exhaust system of his BMW 535. A few warning funds and deficiency cards were also distributed.

restlessly in action

A crucial part of the control was the review of the top speeds. A total of almost 1,600 vehicles happened at a measuring point on the B1. 68 of them alone were traveling too quickly, with a top speed of 107 km/h at a permitted 70 km/h. Here, a 33-year-old German disturbed the measurements and was confronted with a dismissal. The officials also received support from employees of the responsible regulatory office, who punished a total of 24 parking violations. A clear indication that the law enforcement officers take the topic of tuning and driving seriously.

The police authorities have already announced that this will not be the last mission this year. The clarification of the legal framework of the tuning remains just as important as the strict enforcement of the traffic rules. According to Fine catalog , violations of tuning and traffic law can quickly become expensive. A lack of operating permits can be punished with fines of up to 50 euros, while more serious violations can lead to driving bans. A wide range of punishments regulates everything from a loud vehicle operation to technical modifications, which ultimately endanger traffic safety.

The tuning phenomenon

tuning, a term that comes from the English "to tune", describes the conversion and change of vehicles to adapt them to the individual ideas of their owners. The facets of the tuning are diverse: motor tuning to increase performance, chassis tuning for better driving behavior or optical modifications such as special paintwork. But, as the Bussmeld catalog impressively mentioned, tuners should always make sure that legal requirements are met. This includes expert examinations and official acceptance to avoid unwanted consequences such as vehicle immobilizations.

The tuning trend, even if it is surrounded by a certain fascination, carries many risks and legal pitfalls. With regular control campaigns, the police would like to ensure that the safety in road traffic is not neglected in the tuning scene. The use in Hoppegarten was only the first of several that are planned this year-a clear signal to all tuning enthusiasts!