Police in North Swabia stopped motorists lacking valid driver's licenses
Driver Under Investigation for Driving Without a License and Violating Weapons Act
A 30-year-old driver found himself in hot water after being caught driving without a license on Donauwörther Straße in Augsburg on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The incident occurred around 14:45 during a speed check.
The police, who handled the incident, also discovered that the driver was in possession of an illegal switchblade. As a result, he is now under investigation for violating the Weapons Act as well.
The Bavarian Police Headquarters North, which oversees the Augsburg area, confirmed that they were involved in the incident. For further inquiries, you can contact their Press Office at the following phone numbers: 0821 323 - 1013, 0821 323 - 1014, and 0821 323 - 1015, or send an email to [email protected].
The exact name of the police directorate head who detained the 30-year-old driver on that day is not identified in the provided information. However, police leadership changes around that time include Simon Crauser as head of the Criminal Division 1 Augsburg since August 2025, Martin Binder as head of Police Inspection Bobingen since September 2025, and Daniela Meth as acting head of the Disposition group and deputy head of Police Inspection Donauwörth since September 2025.
The incident took place in Oberhausen, Augsburg. The police prevented the 30-year-old from continuing his journey and seized the switchblade from him. The driver is currently under investigation for driving without a license and violating the Weapons Act.
