Strafzettel wegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung
A speeding ticket in German is Strafzettel wegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung.
The phrase describes a traffic ticket. In casual conversation, people often refer to the speeding ticket or the act of being caught by a speed camera using the term Blitzer.
Meaning: A traffic ticket (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term Bußgeldbescheid is the official term for a speeding ticket, translating to fine notice or penalty notice.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal or official contexts, use the term Bußgeldbescheid to refer to the penalty notice.
Did you know?
- In Germany, a Bußgeldbescheid can trigger a Fahrverbot, which is a temporary driving ban. For many drivers, losing their license for several weeks is far more dreaded than paying the actual monetary fine.
- The term Blitzer is derived from the verb blitzen, which means to flash or strike with lightning. This refers to the blinding strobe light used by speed cameras to capture images of drivers.
- The word Zettel in Strafzettel refers to a small, informal scrap of paper. This creates a linguistic contrast where a serious legal penalty is named after a mere 'little note'.
Examples in context
- Ich habe einen Bußgeldbescheid für Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung erhalten.I have received a fine notice for speeding.
- Der Polizist gab mir ein Verwarnungsgeld wegen zu schnellem Fahren.The police officer gave me a cautionary fine for driving too fast.
- Ich habe einen Strafzettel wegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung bekommen.I got a penalty ticket for speeding.
- Der Strafzettel wegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung war sehr teuer.The speeding ticket was very expensive.
- Musst du diesen Strafzettel wegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung bezahlen?Do you have to pay this speeding ticket?
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are talking in their living room about a letter in the mail.
- JulianSchau mal, Julia, ich habe einen Strafzettel wegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung erhalten.Look, Julia, I received a speeding ticket.
- JuliaOh nein, Julian, das ist wirklich ärgerlich.Oh no, Julian, that is really annoying.
- JulianJa, ich war wohl zu schnell unterwegs.Yes, I was probably driving too fast.
- JuliaPass in Zukunft einfach besser auf.Just be more careful in the future.
