Sex at 145 km/h on Germany's Autobahn Nearly Triggers a Pile-Up
On Monday, a Ford carrying two lovers was seen veering across the A1 as it travelled toward Dortmund in Germany's West. The vehicle repeatedly came close to leaving the road and, at one point, it pulled so hard to the right that a truck was forced onto the hard shoulder, local media report. The car was travelling at about 145 km/h.
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Witness and Police Action
A witness who drove past the car called police after he saw the 37-year-old male driver and 33-year-old female passenger 'obviously having sexual intercourse'. The two lovers were arrested at a petrol station just outside the city of Münster.
Dangerous Interference Charge Under German Law
The man has been charged with dangerous interference with road traffic. Under Section 315b of the German Penal Code, he faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
Autobahn Speed Limits and the Myth of Unrestricted Roads
Germany's Autobahn, the federal highway system, is famous for having large sections without any upper speed limits, but not every part is unrestricted. Have YOU ever had sex whilst driving? Speed limits do apply to approximately 30 per cent of the roads. According to RAC, a further 9 per cent use traffic systems to ensure smooth operations. Some sections have strict limits, especially in areas with more traffic or higher risk.
July Autobahn Speed Record Near Burg and the Punishment It Carried
In July, a speeding driver was caught racing down the Autobahn at 322 km/h, more than 199 km/h over the limit. The motorist, whose identity has not been made public, was nabbed during a routine check on the A2 highway near Burg, just west of Berlin. Police in Magdeburg said the driver was hit with a €900 (£784) fine, handed a three-month driving ban, and had two points taken off their licence. The car was caught by a stationary radar system known as an Enforcement Trailer. A display on the device showed what police called 'the highest record speed'.
