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      04-24-2013, 05:52 PM   #89
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Originally Posted by smellthebeans View Post

I dont know of anyone personally who has been pulled over and payment of fine demanded on the spot.
But... it can happen! IF you get caught... you will have to pay on the spot.

One of the ways to drive on base is to make an illegal left turn. There is a blue circle with and arrow only showing you may go right - at that intersection. EVERYONE makes a LEFT there because the street "use" to be able to do that. It also saves time, the legal way is a lot longer in distance and has two traffic lights. Last year... after going thru the gate check in(on Base) AND making that illegal LEFT turn... they kept my ID and gave it to the Polizei standing next to the gate guard(s). No points, just a ten euro fine - cash. Gave me a nice receipt too and sent me on my way.

The Autobahn cops when they catch a "big fish" they will drive them to an ATM to get cold cash. Or... most German cops now takes Visa/MC/AMEX.
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