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“driving ban” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaːɐ̯fɛɐ̯ˌboːt/

Example

Wegen Alkohol am Steuer erhielt er ein Fahrverbot.

Because of drunk driving, he received a driving ban.

Illustration for Fahrverbot (driving ban)

How to say “driving ban” in German

“Driving ban” in German is Fahrverbot.

A court or traffic authority places a time-limited barrier between a driver and the steering wheel.

Full entry for Fahrverbot: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fahrverbot

In der Innenstadt gilt seit Januar ein Fahrverbot für Dieselautos.

A driving ban on diesel cars has been in effect in the city center since January.

Tips for using Fahrverbot

  • Unlike Führerscheinentzug, a Fahrverbot normally leaves the driving licence in force and bars driving only for the specified period.

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