Fines for using the bus lane illegally: It can be expensive

Driving illegally in bus lanes: These are the fines you face

The unauthorized use of the bus lane can result in hefty fines. Driving in the bus lane in violation of the ban is relatively cheap at 15 euros. According to ADAC However, if you obstruct regular traffic, the fine rises to 35 euros. Stopping or parking in a bus lane costs at least 55 euros – if you obstruct traffic, the fine rises to 70 euros. Here is an overview:

Bus lane: An accident can result in a high fine and a driving ban

It can be particularly expensive if an accident occurs in connection with the bus lane. If you cross a bus lane when turning (regardless of whether it is left or right), you must always let the traffic going straight ahead (usually a bus) pass first. ADAC There. It doesn't matter whether the bus is coming the other way or going in the same direction. If an accident occurs in this situation, drivers will have to dig deep into their pockets: 170 euros are due, plus a point on their license and a one-month driving ban. The sanction is not much lower if other road users are endangered during the maneuvers mentioned, only the fine drops to 140 euros.

In some cities, people blocking bus lanes are a big problem: last summer, for example, the city of Wiesbaden decided to equip buses with cameras so that they could photograph people who park illegally in bus lanes or in stopping areas. The photos could later be used as evidence. The city will use this measure to speed up bus traffic. The responsible transport company explained that the main aim was to have a “deterrent effect”.