Ukrainian speeding fun: 158 km/h on the A2 – driving license gone!

Ukrainian speeding fun: 158 km/h on the A2 – driving license gone!

On June 14, 2025, there was a spectacular police operation on the A2 southern motorway in the Villach area. A 51-year-old Ukrainian made the risky decision to drive at a speed of 158 km/h, even though the speed limit is only 100 km/h. Despite the police stopping him at the Warmbad motorway exit, the driver continued his journey towards Italy unimpressed.

The police responded immediately and initiated a search, which was supported by several patrol vehicles. The fleeing driver was finally stopped at Arnoldstein. A temporary revocation of the driver's license was the result of this serious speeding.

Fines and legal consequences

Speeding has serious consequences not only in this case, but in general. According to the ADAC, violations can lead to fines, points in Flensburg and even driving bans. In Germany there is a nationwide catalog of fines for such administrative offenses. If you exceed the speed limit outside built-up areas, for example, a fine of 100 euros will be charged if you exceed 21 km/h, while driving bans for one month can be imposed if you exceed 26 to 30 km/h.

For more serious violations, such as the Ukrainian's speeding, the penalties are significantly higher. If you go over 70 km/h, the fine can be up to 800 euros and you can be banned from driving for up to three months. If violations are repeated within a year, even minor violations can result in a driving ban.

More information and statistics

An interesting detail from a study shows that 56% of fines for speeding are incorrect. This means that reported violations are not always legal. For drivers who appeal against a fine, the following applies: measurement and form errors can justify an appeal, and the statute of limitations for violations is three months if the driver cannot be identified.

In addition to the problem of fines, there is a tolerance rule for speed camera measurements: up to 100 km/h the tolerance deduction is 3 km/h. These rules and regulations are intended to help increase road safety and minimize risky driving habits. The strict measures show how seriously speeding violations, such as those that occurred in the case of the Ukrainian driver on the A2, are taken.

Overall, this incident illustrates how important it is to observe the applicable speed limits in traffic in order to protect not only yourself but also other road users. As the current cases show, road safety remains a key challenge for the police and society.

For further information on fines for speeding, we refer to the pages of the ADAC and the Bußgeldportal.