newsweek.ro/international/amenda-de-30000-eur-pent

In Germany, drivers attempting to evade penalty points by transferring offenses to others face fines up to €30,000. This law, effective from July 1, 2026, aims to eliminate practices where drivers could avoid losing their licenses despite serious violations. The method, known as 'points trading', involved individuals falsely claiming to be the driver to take on penalties. The new legislation prohibits misleading authorities about who committed the offense and applies to those facilitating such arrangements. The maximum fine is not automatically imposed but varies based on the case's circumstances. A constitutional challenge to this regulation was rejected by the Federal Constitutional Court, affirming the fine's validity.