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Ignoring a red light as a pedestrian carries a 5 € fine in Germany [1]. 10 € if it causes an accident. Jaywalking (crossing the street where you're not supposed
by hesk 8y ago
Ignoring a red light as a pedestrian carries a 5 € fine in Germany [1]. 10 € if it causes an accident. Jaywalking (crossing the street where you're not supposed to) also carries a 10 € fine.
[1] https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/fussgaenger/ https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/fussgaenger/
- detaro 8y agoNote that this says "Kraftstraße", so specially marked, faster streets. "Normal" streets can be crossed everywhere, although if there is a better or explicit crossing spot nearby you have to use it.
- saagarjha 8y agoThat’s a pretty small fine for some pretty serious consequences…
- tonyedgecombe 8y agoIt probably isn't meant to be punitive, just a deterrent. A 5p charge for plastic bags cut the usage massively in the UK.