German word

Fahrverbot

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaːɐ̯fɛɐ̯ˌboːt/

Meaning

  • neuter noundriving ban

Example

Wegen Alkohol am Steuer erhielt er ein Fahrverbot.

Because of drunk driving, he received a driving ban.

Illustration for Fahrverbot (driving ban)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ein Fahrverbot verhängen

    impose a driving ban

  • ein befristetes Fahrverbot

    a temporary driving ban

Similar words

Führerscheinentzug: The licence is seized, so driving remains forbidden until it is returned.
Fahrerlaubnisentzug: The legal authorization to drive is revoked, removing the right to drive.
Bußgeld: A financial penalty imposed by an authority for a traffic violation.
Geldstrafe: A court-imposed financial punishment for a criminal offence.

Definition in German

ein richterlicher oder behördlicher Beschluss, der für eine bestimmte Zeit das Führen eines Kraftfahrzeugs untersagt.

Word origin

Fahrverbot is a compound of Fahr-, the combining form related to fahren, "to drive," and Verbot, "prohibition," from verbieten.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • driving suspensionnoun

Opposites

  • Fahrerlaubnisdriver's licensenoun

Related words

  • Fahrverbotszonedriving-ban zonenoun
  • Fahrverbotsschildno-driving signnoun

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