License at Risk: Potential Threat to Validity
In Germany, the accumulation of parking violations can lead to the revocation of a driver's license under certain conditions. This practice is based on the principle outlined in ยง 3 StVG in conjunction with ยง 46 FeV, which states that unfit drivers must have their licenses revoked.
The Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg formulated in 2012 that a significant number of parking violations indicates a lack of law-abidingness. Around 50 to 60 violations per year or the threshold of about one violation per week is often mentioned in judicial practice. However, it's important to note that points are recorded in the driving record only if parking causes danger or significant obstruction.
In 2014, the Administrative Court of Mannheim ruled that the revocation of a driver's license was lawful due to over 150 parking violations over six years. Similarly, in 2016, the VG Berlin confirmed the revocation of a driver's license due to over 80 violations in two years.
If a driver refuses to undergo a medical-psychological examination (MPU), which can be ordered by driver's license authorities if measures within the usual points system are not effective (ยง 11 Abs. 3 Nr. 4 FeV), their license may also be revoked (ยง 11 Abs. 8 FeV). The MPU is aimed at determining if a person is characteristically suitable to drive a vehicle.
Infractions are penalized as administrative offenses, and the fine amount depends on the type of infraction and potential consequences. The Highway Code defines parking as keeping a vehicle stationary for more than three minutes or leaving the vehicle (ยง 12 StVO).
It's worth noting that there are no available public records or reports indicating that any cities in Germany have imposed a driver's license revocation specifically for persistent illegal parking in recent years.
When a revocation decision is made, it becomes immediately enforceable, and the driver's license must be surrendered immediately. Many minor offenses can raise doubts about one's character, and persistent illegal parking is no exception.
In summary, while the exact number of parking violations that could lead to a license revocation may vary, the general principle is that if a driver consistently disregards traffic rules, including parking regulations, their license could be at risk. It's always best to park responsibly to avoid potential consequences.
