Mannheim driver loses license after 161 km/h speeding spree

Speeding 61 km/h over the limit just cost this driver dearly. Police and courts cracked down hard—here’s what happens when recklessness meets the law.

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2026 January 18 . 11:34 AM

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Mannheim driver loses license after 161 km/h speeding spree

A 28-year-old man from Mannheim was penalized for excessive speeding on Bundesstraße 47 in Bürstadt. Police recorded his vehicle traveling at 161 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, leading to immediate legal consequences. The incident occurred on a stretch of road where the speed limit is strictly enforced. Authorities confirmed the driver was moving 61 km/h over the posted limit, prompting a swift response. The court imposed a €600 fine and added two points to his driving record in Flensburg. Additionally, the man received a two-month driving ban, effective immediately. The penalties reflect the severity of the speeding violation. The driver must now comply with the ban and pay the fine within the given timeframe. Further details on the case remain with the Südhessen Police Headquarters.