Driver caught without a license: traffic accident in Stendal!

Driver caught without a license: traffic accident in Stendal!

Yesterday, on August 28, 2025, an incident occurred in Wahrburg that once again shows how important it is to adhere to traffic rules. A 53-year-old man was stopped by police while driving a Ford without a valid license. During the traffic stop, the violation became apparent and the officers prohibited him from continuing his journey. The key to his vehicle was confiscated to avert danger and criminal proceedings were initiated. Such violations can have serious consequences, as driving without a license can lead to an immediate revocation of your license, as the Bussgeldkatalog website explains.

But that wasn't the only incident in the region. That same night, around 9:53 p.m., the fire department in Stendal was alerted. A pile of bulky waste caught fire there for an unknown reason. Fortunately, the volunteer fire department was able to extinguish the fire quickly and completely, so that the damage remained in the low three-digit range. The criminal police have already started an investigation to clarify the cause of the fire.

Traffic accident with serious injuries

This morning, August 29, 2025, at around 7:53 a.m., there was an unfortunate traffic accident in Stendal. When turning, a 57-year-old driver overlooked a 64-year-old cyclist who was on the bike path towards the city center. The collision resulted in the cyclist being seriously injured and having to be taken to hospital immediately. In this case, too, there was material damage to both vehicles.

Recent events once again shed light on the risks in road traffic. It is certainly no secret that careless driving is increasingly leading to serious accidents. According to current regulations, a license revocation, especially after an accident, can have a significant impact on the consequences for the driver responsible. It has been shown again and again that driver's license revocations can be ordered not only preventively, but also as a result of an accident, especially if it was caused by one's own fault or lack of fitness to drive.

The legal basis for such measures is, among other things, Section 69 Paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code, which regulates the withdrawal of driving licenses in the event of unlawful acts in connection with driving a motor vehicle. The aim of these regulations is clear: to increase road safety and minimize dangers on the road. Therefore, violations such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs must be taken seriously, as they can endanger not only your driver's license, but also life.

It remains to be hoped that the people involved learn from these incidents and act more safely on the roads in the future. Especially when it comes to road traffic, it is better to be safe than sorry, and if you behave responsibly, you will not only make yourself, but also others, victims of rash actions.

Further information about the current regulations on driving license revocation and similar topics can be found on the Spiegel website.