You will have to pay thousands of euros: fines for drivers in Germany compared to Ukrainian ones.

The punishment systems for traffic violations in Germany and Ukraine differ. In particular, German fines are significantly higher than Ukrainian ones, especially for serious violations. For example, parking in spaces for people with disabilities can cost up to 500 thousand euros in Bavaria, compared to the maximum fine in Ukraine of 1700 hryvnias (about 40 euros).

The German punishment system has three levels of impact: monetary fines, a points system (Flensburg), and the possibility of losing driving rights temporarily or permanently. Reaching 8 penalty points automatically results in the driver losing their right to operate a vehicle.

Fines for speeding also differ. For example, a German driver who exceeds the speed limit in the city by 21-25 km/h will have to pay 115 euros and receive one penalty point. If the speed exceeds 70 km/h, the fine increases to 800 euros, two points are added, and the driver's license is revoked. A Ukrainian driver, on the other hand, is fined 340 hryvnias (approximately 8 euros) for exceeding the speed limit by 20-50 km/h.

Germany also punishes driving under the influence very severely. At blood alcohol levels between 0.3 and 0.5 permille, the driver loses their license for 1-3 months and pays a fine of 500 euros. If the alcohol level exceeds 1.1 permille, the offender becomes criminally liable and loses their license for 5 years. A Ukrainian driver for the first offense is fined 17,000 hryvnias (about 400 euros) and loses their license for a year.

In the German fine system, the offender's income is also taken into account. The Ukrainian system has a discount system where paying the fine within 10 days reduces the cost by 50%.

It is important to note that Ukraine does not have a points system, so repeat offenders can avoid serious penalties. Also, there is a 'tolerance threshold' in Ukraine - exceeding the speed limit by up to 20 km/h is not punished.

It should be noted that having a small child in the vehicle in Germany can lead to a fine of up to 10,000 euros for the driver.