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Just wondering if I can drive without my license on me?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Got caught by the police and forgot it at home? 10€. Not having a license in general? That‘s a paddlin‘. More can be found here.

[–] NeoNachtwaechter 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Got caught by the police and forgot it at home? 10€.

10€ plus you have to visit your police during the next few days and show your license.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

If it's a German license then they can just look it up online. Happened to me, didn't even have to pay the 10 Euro.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

@letthesunshinein @cashews_best_nut

Well... You CAN do everything. The bigger question here is: "Is it legal?"

[–] Vub 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They will write you a ticket for 10€.

But if you’re not a German citizen they’ll probably detain you for identification.

[–] cashews_best_nut -2 points 11 months ago (5 children)

But I can still drive as long as I don't get caught?

[–] electrogamerman 7 points 11 months ago

No, if you drive and dont get caught, the police will come to you.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

You can do everything if you don’t get caught ;)

[–] Vub 4 points 11 months ago

If you don’t get caught who is going to stop you? I am not sure I understand the question. 😄

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Yes, most cars drive with petrol, not with a license.

[–] NeoNachtwaechter 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

There is no such thing as "don't get caught" in Germany.

They simply continue to chase you until they got you, or maybe you choose to leave the country, or maybe you choose to leave this world...

:-)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Cars in Germany are telepathic and won't start unless you have your license with you. Also, your car is very upset about what you looked at on the internet last night.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

I know what you're asking, but it reminds me of something a drill sergeant once told me: you can do whatever you want, just don't get caught.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Schein muss sein.