How can I know if I have violated any rules while driving in Europe on my own ?

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When driving abroad, it is essential to fully understand the traffic rules of the destination country. If you are fined, you should inquire about which laws and regulations you have violated, learn from the experience to avoid repeating the offense in the future. If you do not reflect on your own violations and instead confront the situation with 'why am I being fined and not others, I must be treated unfairly,' then you will continue to make the same mistakes. Your mindset will be distorted, and what should have been a pleasant Road trip will turn into a tragedy ? Germany Q&A

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The god-like group members, I picked up the car from Berlin, went to Düsseldorf, Halle, Leipzig, Weimar, Gießen, Frankfurt, Mannheim, and returned the car in Stuttgart. I don't know if this route is okay? I originally wanted to go to Prague, but I was too timid and endured it. Now I have chosen this route. Can any familiar experts recommend hotels and restaurants, give some advice, and point out any precautions? This is my first time driving in Europe, and I am nervous and uneasy ? Germany Q&A

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Help, on June 22nd, I was driving in Germany from Berlin to Munich and the King's Lake. When I rented the car, there was a pre-authorization of 124 euros. After returning to my country, I checked at the end of July and found that it had been unfrozen, so I thought everything was fine. However, on August 6th, the bank called me and informed me that there was a pre-sale right of around 29 points, which they said was the handling fee of the car rental company. It should be due to a traffic violation, and the German police will send a notice of violation to the address I provided in my country. I don't know how to pay the fine. Also, the address I provided is my driver's license address, which has been demolished, so I won't be able to receive any notification. How can I pay the fine, and what are the consequences if I don't pay it ? Germany Q&A

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I really don't understand why you keep occupying the fast lane? First of all, there is no expressway in Germany that has no speed limit throughout the section. Therefore, it is impossible to drive at 130-150 if so, you can only say that you have violated the rules. Secondly, after overtaking, give way to the leftmost lane is the most basic rule ? Germany Q&A

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I am driving in Germany and Austria. The traffic regulations require children to sit in safety seats, but I have two children in the back seat and also need to accommodate an adult. If I put two safety seats, I'm worried there won't be enough space in the back. I rented a BMW 5 touring car. Are the electronic eyes in Europe very strict? I want to remove the safety seats on the highway, but I don't know if it's allowed ? Germany Q&A

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Can anyone tell me how to operate the car to refuel and what the traffic signals mean in Europe? It's my first Road trip in Europe, so I would appreciate any guidance. Thank you ? Germany Q&A

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Can anyone tell me if I buy tickets on the day of my visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, will there be no tickets left? Have you ever been there and know? It costs much more to book tickets in advance ? Germany Q&A

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I am preparing for a Road trip in 5 European countries, i.e. Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. May I know which highways in Europe require tickets? Are they for weekly, monthly, yearly or any other duration? How can I buy tickets more conveniently? Thank you very much in advance ? Germany Q&A

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I wonder if any of my friends have rented a 9-seater car before. I have booked a 9-seater car for next year in Nuremberg, Germany. I don't know if the layout is the same as in China with 3-2-2-2 ? Germany Q&A

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This year during the Dragon Boat Festival, I went with my own pole and loaded two vacuum-packed meat zongzi. A fellow traveler asked if I wanted to bring some, but I was afraid of getting him into trouble, so I said it was best not to bring any. If we were put on a blacklist, it would be bad. But in the end, my friend took the zongzi out of the box and put them back in the suitcase. When we were about to board the plane, I saw an old foreigner pick up a box of Five-flavor Glutinous Rice Zongzi and get on the plane directly. I didn't dare tell my friend what I had seen.. ? Germany Q&A

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Driving in Germany by car in July. This week, I received a notice of violation from Europcar, saying that there was a violation in Stuttgart and 30 euros would be deducted from my credit card. Have any of you friends encountered similar situations? How should I deal with it? Just wait for him to deduct it? Is this amount a fine or a service fee from the car rental company? I ask for everyone's advice ? Germany Q&A

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That's enough with the RentCarGo international driving license certification! There's no need to go through the hassle of getting a consulate translation. It's not just about the money, it's about not having the time or energy to do it. RentCarGo says it's okay, and the rental car company says it's okay, so what's the big deal? I've rented cars in Europe many times and have never had a problem with the police checking my license. So I'm not going to waste my time doing this. If there is a problem, I'll definitely hold RentCarGo accountable. Can they handle it ? Germany Q&A

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Dear seniors, I got a parking ticket for 40 Swiss francs in Interlaken, Switzerland when I parked illegally after picking up my car at Munich airport in Germany. I only saw the ticket when I returned the car. Now I don't know how to handle it ? Germany Q&A

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In Germany, there is a fine of 30 euros for illegal parking, which was paid by transferring the money to a local Chinese person. After returning the car, a notification was received that the full deposit of 1000 euros would be refunded within an hour. Recently, an email was received, which seems to be a charge of 24 euros from the car rental company. Is this the so-called penalty management service fee? How can this be transferred in China, and what are the consequences if it is not paid? Does anyone know ? Germany Q&A

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Additionally, I need to transit through Italy to Switzerland and then return to Munich and Shanghai. Will my German authentication document + German embassy stamp be useful in Switzerland and Italy? Will insurance be able to compensate in case of an accident in Italy and Switzerland ? Germany Q&A

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Violations generally do not receive information so quickly, unless they are fines issued on the spot. The pre-authorized deduction should be part of the fees charged by the car rental company other than the car rental. Please carefully check the bill to see if there are any fees that you did not notice. The car rental company will not help you handle violations, so they will not pre-authorize fees to handle them ? Germany Q&A

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Excuse me, how long will it take to receive the fine notice sent by the car rental company after returning the car if there is an infraction? Will it be sent by email or bill to domestic ? Germany Q&A

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Driving in Germany by car in July. This week, I received a notice of violation from Europcar, saying that there was a violation in Stuttgart and 30 euros would be deducted from my credit card. Have any of you friends encountered similar situations? How should I deal with it? Just wait for him to deduct it? Is this amount a fine or a service fee from the car rental company? I ask for everyone's advice ? Germany Q&A

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Can you tell me that I paid the deposit with my domestic credit card in Europcar in Germany. It has been a week since I returned the car, but the deposit has not been credited in time. Today, when I asked the rental company, they told me that the deposit has been unlocked. What's going on? And the bank shows "deduction" instead of block ? Germany Q&A

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If I buy full insurance, do I need to call the police when an accident occurs or my car is scratched? Do I have to go through an oath certification procedure? If the driver at the time of the accident is not me, but my husband, can I still claim for compensation ? Germany Q&A

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Some people are willing to save tens of yuan a day, carefully checking scratches when picking up and returning the car, and paying first and then claiming compensation when an accident occurs. Some people are willing to spend money to save trouble, leaving the keys and walking away after returning the car. It's just a matter of personal habit ? Germany Q&A

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