Puzzled? I have just been given a ticket?

Question

I've just been driving back from Dusseldorf Airport and the Police just pulled me for speeding?

Now i'm sure there is NO speed limit in germany (on the autobann) yet i get a speeding ticket?

Answer 1

Many sections of the autoban do in fact have speed limits...

Answer 2

Speed limits

Despite the widespread belief of complete freedom from speed limits (and a lobbying effort that has the same influence and deep pockets as the American gun lobby), some speed regulations can be found on the Autobahns. Many sections do indeed have posted limits ranging from 80 to 120 km/h (50-75 mph), particularly those with dangerous curves, in urban areas, near major interchanges, or with unusually constant heavy traffic. In construction zones, the limit may be as low as 60 km/h (37 mph). Also, some sections now feature nighttime and wet-weather speed restrictions, and trucks are always regulated (see table below). Still, about half the Autobahn system has no speed limit, but there is always an advisory limit of 130 km/h (81 mph). This recommendation is generally seen for what it is-- an attempt by the government to cover itself without having to upset millions of Porsche and BMW owners (AKA voters.) However, if you exceed the advisory limit and are involved in an accident, you could be responsible for some of the damage costs even if you are not at fault.

Answer 3

I am german and I can tell you as a fact that not all Autobahns are without speed limits, in fact about half of all have set limits. If they pulled you over and gave you a ticket than you oversaw the sign for the speed limit. Better start paying attention to all the signs, will save you a lot of money.

Answer 4

Although the autobahns in Germany are not subject to an overall speed limit (the blue speed limit signs, usually showing 130, are suggested maximum speeds), many stretches of autobahn are covered by signed speed limits, which are mostly closely observed by the Germans.

Of course if you exceed the advisory limit and the police spot the slightest thing they will probably book you.

Answer 5

WRONG there are speed limits in Germany the only parts that have no limit are sections that have a sign (white round and a cross from 7 to 3 in black) then the same sign at the end with the word end (in german)

so theres a lesson for you

know the driveing laws in the contrys your going to drive throu and if you are stationed there you should have payed attention in the BFG driveing ticket

Answer 6

Hope this helps -

Although the autobahns in Germany are not subject to an overall speed limit (the blue speed limit signs, usually showing 130, are suggested maximum speeds), many stretches of autobahn are covered by signed speed limits, which are mostly closely observed by the Germans.

Answer 7

It is false to assume there is no speed limits on German Autobahns as there are hardly any stretches left that are unrestricted ( usually with a recommended 140kmh sign )! I lived there for years posted first with the Army then as a Civie afterwards so why are you sure there is no speed limits?

Answer 8

Are you a soldier? I think i may have gotten a speeding ticket from one of those camers, but im not sure. Anyways, certain autobahns do have speed limits, especially in the busier areas. I get confused by that also.

Answer 9

There are no speeding limits on SOME sections of the Authobahns. Check out the link below:

Answer 10

Sections of the Autobahn do have speed limits. Better check again.

Answer 11

There are certain sections of the Autobahn which do have speed limits.