Armin Laschet Accepts Fine and Driving Ban for Aachen Speeding Incident

The CDU politician acknowledges his mistake after claiming he felt threatened by unknown followers, with authorities unable to substantiate his account.

Armin Laschet, a high-profile CDU politician, was caught driving at 97 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Aachen in July 2024.
He initially contested the fine, citing a sense of threat from unknown individuals allegedly following him at the time of the incident.
Authorities were unable to identify any suspicious individuals or vehicles, leading Laschet to withdraw his appeal in early 2025.
Laschet has accepted the penalty, which includes a €428.50 fine, two points on his driving record, and a one-month driving ban.
Publicly addressing the incident, Laschet expressed regret, described the experience as emotionally distressing, and emphasized that no one was endangered by his actions.