The daredevil: 16-year-old speeds away from the police without a license plate!

The daredevil: 16-year-old speeds away from the police without a license plate!

A young motorcyclist caused a stir on Sunday afternoon in Kladow, a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, when he tried to evade a police check. According to a report by NDR, the Sternberg police wanted to check the 16-year-old, who was driving without a license plate and without a driver's license. A clear recipe for problems, you could say, because the teenager decided to quickly press the accelerator and flee.

The chase led through several places, including Muchelwitz, Pinnow and Godern. The police were initially able to lose contact with the driver in the adjacent forest. But an attentive witness gave the officers a tip that ultimately led to the boy and his motorcycle being found. The driver had hidden the machine to avoid responsibility.

Legal consequences of escape

After the initial investigation, the 16-year-old now has to answer for various crimes. These include driving without a license, grossly traffic-contrary and reckless driving, and endangering road traffic. He is also accused of violating the Compulsory Insurance Act. The criminal police are already investigating the young man.

But what actually happens when someone flees a police checkpoint? As can be seen from the information from the fine catalog and other sources, the consequences can be significant. In Germany, every driver must show their driver's license and part I registration certificate at a police check. Disregarding the stop requirement can be punished with a fine of 70 euros and one point in Flensburg; this can result in additional measures, especially for novice drivers in their probationary period.

Interestingly, even though simply driving away is considered a misdemeanor, a direct escape can only be understood as violent resistance in the legal sense if there is active use of force against the police. A ruling by the Federal Court of Justice has made it clear that in order to be punished for fleeing, it is necessary that such violence was directed against the officers. This has led to different verdicts in previous cases, such as when drivers caused accidents during pursuits without directly attacking the officers.

Conclusion

The story of the motorcyclist from Kladow reminds us of the dangers of traffic and the need to act lawfully. Even in a seemingly harmless exceptional situation, you can quickly get into legal difficulties. Even if you think you can escape easily, the reality is often different. Officials are often quicker than you think, and the consequences of such an adventure can be lengthy and costly.

Given the current situation, it is to be hoped that similar incidents can be avoided in the future. Police will continue to remain vigilant and carry out numerous checks to ensure safety on the roads.