Can cyclists receive points in Flensburg?
What do I need to bear in mind?
Yes—cyclists can also receive points in Flensburg if they commit serious traffic violations. However, this usually results in a higher fine.
These include, for example:
- Running a red light
- Using a cell phone while riding
- Endangering other road users
- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- These points apply regardless of whether you have a driver's license or not.
Typical violations with points
The following violations usually result in points – regardless of whether you are driving a car, motorcycle, or bicycle:
Speeding
- Parking violations that endanger others
- Failure to maintain a safe distance
- Running a red light
- Using a cell phone while driving
How can I find out how many points I have?
You can check your points balance at the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)—either online, by mail, or in person. Instructions on how to do this can be found on the KBA website or in relevant guidebooks.
When do points expire?
- 1 point: Expires after 2.5 years
- 2 points: Expires after 5 years
- 3 points: Expires after 10 years
Actively reducing points
If you feel that it is taking too long for your points to expire, you can reduce one point every 5 years by attending a driver aptitude seminar (FES). This usually takes several weeks and must be done voluntarily – if you have more than 5 points, it is no longer possible to reduce them.
What are the consequences?
Running a red light:
- Less than 1 second red: €60 + 1 point
- If the light was red for more than 1 second: €100 + 1 point
- With danger or accident: up to €180 + 1 point
- Endangering pedestrians, e.g., at a crosswalk: €80 + 1 point
Driving under the influence:
- From 1.6 per mille, you are considered completely unfit to drive – this is a criminal offense with 3 points, a fine, and, if necessary, an MPU (medical-psychological assessment).
What does this mean for your driver's license?
Even if you are only riding a bicycle, points can have a negative effect on your driver's license:
- During the probationary period, this can be extended, and a refresher course becomes mandatory.
- If you accumulate 8 points, your driving license will be revoked – regardless of whether the points were accumulated while driving a car or riding a bicycle.
- If you do not yet have a driver's license, points may require you to undergo an MPU before you are allowed to apply for one.
At what age?
Points can be registered in Flensburg from the age of 14 – even without a driver's license.
