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Kaiserslautern police officials recently published a flyer informing motorists about the risks of illegal car races in Germany.
These races are not only a risk for the participants, but also the spectators.
For example, a recent accident during an illegal race in Bielefeld killed one person and injured nine spectators. The accident was caused when one motorist drove into a group of spectators after trying to avoid colliding with another car.
According to the Federal Court of Justice, anyone involved in illegal races will be charged with involuntary manslaughter if people get killed during a race.
To participate in an illegal race on public roads is not a trivial offense, even if it doesn’t have a tragic end. Not only is the participation in an illegal race chargeable, even the arrangement of an illegal race is subject to fines.
Motorists who still want to test their driving ability and the speed of their vehicle, will find enough alternatives to participate legally in various races. These races take place under safe conditions and at safe racetracks. Some nearby tracks are located at Nürburgring, Bitburg Airport and Hockenheimring.
(Courtesy of Police Headquarters Westpfalz)
