Total fines of over 9,000 euros in Germany in just 13 minutes for motorists. More than 50 drivers ignored a sign

Police fined 51 drivers on the A1 motorway in the direction of Hamburg after they ignored an area closed to traffic while a defective truck was being attended to. The violations were recorded in just 13 minutes, and the total value of the fines reached 9,180 euros.

The incident took place while mechanics were carrying out repairs on the truck. To protect the emergency crews, the authorities cordoned off the section and issued advance warnings via the electronic signs installed above the motorway.

Despite the signage, several drivers crossed the restricted area, while some made risky manoeuvres to bypass it. Police monitored the traffic and began sanctioning procedures for each violation.

According to the authorities, the fines may be increased if the violation is found to have been deliberate. In Germany, ignoring a red X displayed above a lane is punishable by a fine of at least 90 euros and one penalty point. If the offence endangers other road users, the sanctions can increase considerably.