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Truck stopped with defects: Dangerous overtaking maneuver on the BAB 7!
On June 17, 2025, a truck with defective tires was shut down on the BAB 7 near Kassel. Overtaking bans should be observed.
Truck stopped with defects: Dangerous overtaking maneuver on the BAB 7!
On Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2025, a truck with massive tire defects was stopped on the BAB 7, shortly before the Derneburg junction in the direction of Kassel. At around 2:40 p.m., the Hildesheim motorway police received an order to go to a danger zone after a truck ignored an overtaking ban in the two-lane area of the motorway. Such an overtaking maneuver can be dangerous due to the size and speed of trucks, which is why there are strict regulations in Germany that also apply to this case, as bussgeldkatalog.de makes clear.
After the danger spot was removed, the police were able to stop the overtaking truck in the next overtaking maneuver. The driver was checked in the Jägerturm parking lot, where officials found significant damage to three tires on the drive axle. These had several breaks in the rubber and a very worn profile. The police decided to ban the driver from driving until the tires were replaced. A responsible act when you consider that even minor damage to a truck can lead to dangerous traffic situations.
Legal consequences
The legal consequences for the truck driver and his boss should not be underestimated. You have to answer for several administrative offenses that arise from the overtaking ban that applies to trucks over 3.5 tons. Failure to comply can result in severe fines and points in Flensburg. According to bussgeldkatalog.de, such a ban on overtaking can be punished with a fine of 70 euros; If you are in danger, you can even receive a fine of up to 300 euros and a one-month driving ban. The fact that overtaking maneuvers must be carried out quickly so as not to impede the flow of traffic is another rule that is subject to increased scrutiny.
Truck drivers, especially with regard to the maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h on motorways, must ensure that they comply with legal guidelines. This also includes a minimum distance of 50 meters from other vehicles when overtaking. As was shown on June 17, this regulation is being consistently monitored by the authorities.
This is another indication that safe road traffic is the absolute top priority for all road users. Inexperience or negligence can quickly lead to serious consequences, so it is essential for all drivers to always keep a cool head and follow traffic rules.