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[Revoked driving right--a blunt weapon?]

H J Bode

    Blutalkohol
    |November 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Driving bans for speeding do not reduce relapse risk in offenders. German law, including in Bavaria, does not recognize the principle of "in dubio pro securitate".

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychology
    • Criminal Law

    Background:

    • This article corrects and expands upon Zabel's 1995 work in Blutalkohol.
    • It addresses the effectiveness of driving bans as a deterrent for speeding offenses.

    Discussion:

    • The driving ban following speeding offenses does not demonstrably reduce the risk of recidivism.
    • The standard federal list of offenses punishable by fines applies uniformly across Germany, including the Free State of Bavaria.
    • The legal principle of 'in dubio pro securitate' (in doubt, for security) is not a recognized tenet within German criminal law.

    Key Insights:

    • Driving bans are ineffective in preventing repeat speeding offenses.
    • Legal consistency in fineable offenses is maintained throughout Germany.
    • Specific legal principles may not be universally applied across all jurisdictions.

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    Outlook:

    • Further research is needed to explore alternative or supplementary measures for reducing recidivism in traffic offenses.
    • Clarification on the application of specific legal principles in different German states may be beneficial.
    • Analysis of the psychological impact of driving bans on offender behavior warrants investigation.