Polish driver with an illegal knife: shock at motorway control!

Polish driver with an illegal knife: shock at motorway control!

Autobahnrastplatz „An der Neiße“ bei Görlitz, Deutschland - On July 10, 2025, the Federal Rotherhood police checked the "An der Neiße" motorway rest area near Görlitz. A 21-year-old driver of a Polish BMW was targeted by the civil servants, for good reason. During a search of the vehicle, a forbidden knife with a blade length of more than 20 centimeters was discovered. This aggressive blade could not only lead to veritable problems in road traffic, but also in the rule of law.

like [sächsische.de] (https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/goerlitz-lk/polizeiTicker-goerlitz-akfuelle-und-kriminalzentungen-am-10-07-der- Region-byzunva7lfgJLHX25CELC4SAEQ.HTML) Several legal difficulties for the driver. In addition to suspicion of the violation of the weapons law, it was also found that his driver's license was revoked and that the driver's license was not valid. With regard to driving without a driver's license, the Autobahn police station Bautzen initiated additional investigations.

weapons law in the focus

In Germany, handling of weapons is heavily regulated, which is particularly clear in this case. Ownership of certain knives, especially those over 8.5 cm blade length, is fundamentally prohibited in accordance with the weapons law (WaffG). Such violations are to be taken seriously, since they not only represent administrative offenses, but can also lead to criminal consequences. According to anwalt.de, even severe crimes, such as drug trafficking in connection with the possession of a weapon, can lead to strict punishments. It is therefore advisable to rely on knowledge of the legal provisions.

The intensity of these regulations can also be seen in typical case constellations: vacation souvenirs that were bought abroad and are classified as prohibited weapons. This lies a dangerous potential that many drivers may not recognize.

Caution is better than forbearance

This control illustrates the importance of dealing with the applicable laws, especially when it comes to serious topics as the gun ownership. The ignorance does not protect against punishment - a thought that every driver, especially when driving abroad, should always keep in mind. Whether in luggage or in the car, compliance with the legal provisions is essential.

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It remains to be seen how the investigation continues in this case. The young driver has to be prepared for annoying legal disputes that could significantly influence his life in the near future.