[CALIF65GM]

LOL I was pulled over on the Autobahn today for going 142 in a 100 zone.

Ok well just got back from the Factory Tour, very intersting how the cars are built. Perfect just-in-time system and each individual car goes across the line and not a batch system.

LOL I thought I was the first one to be pulled over by the German police, but apparently Jspira beat me to it. I was on the A-8 from Salzburg back to Germany. I am thinking it was the exact same downhill spot.

It was un-marked silver A6. Said that I was going about 142 in a 100 zone. Honestly I have to agree that the assessment. Basically gave me a 5km free, and said "You must pay 120 EUR right now."

I told him didn't have that much Euros and he asks "how many Euros do you have?" I told him only have 80 EURs and $20 US and he took it. Gave me the receipt stating the case. I showed it to the hotel clerk here in Munich and she read it and said that "it looked legit."

Anyone else with experience of being pulled over on the A-bahn and how it was handled?

[LEDZEP]

Damn Nazis.

[CALIF65GM]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Damn Nazis.

LOL actually he was very polite. In fact another bimmerfest member was pulled over earlier today in the same general area.

[Bimmerista]

right - how dare they enforce their traffic laws - don't they know they are still occupied by American troops

PS Sorry to read about your ticket.

American sherrifs have the same policy of cash payment when they ticket hapless unsuspecting Canadians trying to make the perillous journey to the Sunshine State (especially now that the hurricanes have deforested it)

[YYimports]

Damn the cops there just collect money on the spot!? What would have happened if you only had 5 dollars on you? 142 in a 100 zone.. ahhh the autobahn.

[CALIF65GM]

Originally Posted by lost8found

Damn the cops there just collect money on the spot!? What would have happened if you only had 5 dollars on you? 142 in a 100 zone.. ahhh the autobahn.

According to a bimmerfest member who's lived in Germany and been pulled over a few times, they take credit cards too.

[Bimmerista]

Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

According to a bimmerfest member who's lived in Germany and been pulled over a few times, they take credit cards too.

Same in Sweden - got pulled over about 18 years ago (Yess it is a long time) for doing 150 km/hour in a 100 zone; they accepted my canadian credit card.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

Ok well just got back from the Factory Tour, very intersting how the cars are built. Perfect just-in-time system and each individual car goes across the line and not a batch system.

So, are the painted bodys that go into the stacker (storage) not customer sold cars? Also, did you notice any shortage of the Alum. trim?

Too funny about getting pulled over in a 100 MPH zone.

Back in the day, South Carolina troopers would collect the fine on the side of the Hwy.

[Oz]

Same things happen when you drive at Canada with us a driver's license. They either take money on the spot or you have to go to precint and pay it there. This is what I heard from a friend that got a ticket this year goign to Toronto from Buffalo...

[Bimmerista]

Good ol law enforcers trying to make their bloody quotas !!!

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

LOL I was pulled over on the Autobahn today for going 142 in a 100 zone.

Ok well just got back from the Factory Tour, very intersting how the cars are built. Perfect just-in-time system and each individual car goes across the line and not a batch system.

LOL I thought I was the first one to be pulled over by the German police, but apparently Jspira beat me to it. I was on the A-8 from Salzburg back to Germany. I am thinking it was the exact same downhill spot.

It was un-marked silver A6. Said that I was going about 142 in a 100 zone. Honestly I have to agree that the assessment. Basically gave me a 5km free, and said "You must pay 120 EUR right now."

I told him didn't have that much Euros and he asks "how many Euros do you have?" I told him only have 80 EURs and $20 US and he took it. Gave me the receipt stating the case. I showed it to the hotel clerk here in Munich and she read it and said that "it looked legit."

Anyone else with experience of being pulled over on the A-bahn and how it was handled?

Yep..I was was pulled over 2x in one day while driving through Austria. Paid both tickets on the spot. No biggie.

[silverado]

And what will happen if you don't have a credit card either?

[SCA]

Originally Posted by silverado

And what will happen if you don't have a credit card either?

American Express...don't leave home without it.

Then the monthly statement comes and you are like wtf is this charage for? LOL...Oh yeah!

[ON325i]

*went out to rent a silver A6 and harass random american license plate driver for cash on 401*

[nyyankee]

I wonder if your insurance will still go up if you get a ticket in a forign country?

[longtran]

Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

It was un-marked silver A6. Said that I was going about 142 in a 100 zone. Honestly I have to agree that the assessment. Basically gave me a 5km free, and said "You must pay 120 EUR right now."

I told him didn't have that much Euros and he asks "how many Euros do you have?" I told him only have 80 EURs and $20 US and he took it. Gave me the receipt stating the case. I showed it to the hotel clerk here in Munich and she read it and said that "it looked legit."

Anyone else with experience of being pulled over on the A-bahn and how it was handled?

wish the cops here was like that...... they only took what you have because they know if they let you go, you go back to the US and never see that ticket getting paid.....

[longtran]

Originally Posted by nyyankee

I wonder if your insurance will still go up if you get a ticket in a forign country?

nope.

[voltron1011]

Yeah, the Polizei fines you right on the spot for speeding. Completely legit as long as they give you a reciept. And, for clarification sake, the speed limit was 100kph, not mph.... You can go as fast as you want on the autobahn, except for the areas where the road comes close to a city or town. There the speed drops to 100kph. If you are speeding really excessively (construction zones) they can take your license away on the spot and impound your vehicle. Also, if you cause an accident while speeding legitimately, you insurance company will not pay for the damages done to anyone. Just something to think about before you take the ED...

[AW330i]

I think it is hilarious that he took less than what the fine was for, I am taking a mental note to remember that speeding fines are negotiable in Europe LOL

[Jay_328]

Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

LOL I was pulled over on the Autobahn today for going 142 in a 100 zone.

Ok well just got back from the Factory Tour, very intersting how the cars are built. Perfect just-in-time system and each individual car goes across the line and not a batch system.

That's funny, cool and sucks all in one!

Why didn't you investigate the situation involving SCA's auto? I mean jezz, you were IN THE FACTORY! Be honest, his car was around back covered in bird poop. C'mon you can tell us! We are all family here, right?

Enjoy your car....and slow down!

[db17k]

Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

According to a bimmerfest member who's lived in Germany and been pulled over a few times, they take credit cards too.

can i get postal stamps too?

[CALIF65GM]

Originally Posted by SCA

So, are the painted bodys that go into the stacker (storage) not customer sold cars? Also, did you notice any shortage of the Alum. trim?

Actually all of the inventory is for ordered cars. They only carry 4-hours worth of body parts for production. It's totally a just-in-time process.

Actually I was going to ask the guy, but he was like one of our typical US SA's. Didn't really know much about the cars as those of us on here. I asked him about the VIN and how you can tell what factory the car was manufactured and he didn't know the "k" stood for the Munich factory.