Court Ends Long-Running Case Over Infamous A3 Wedding Convoy
Nearly six years after blocking a major German highway, five participants of the 'mother of all wedding convoys' avoid trial by agreeing to fines and charitable donations.
- The Düsseldorf court dismissed charges against five men involved in a 2019 wedding convoy that blocked the A3 highway near Ratingen, citing the long duration of the case and minimal consequences of the incident.
- The defendants, aged 31 to 42, must pay fines ranging from €1,200 to €2,000 to charitable organizations, including a children's hospice and cultural groups.
- The convoy, which involved high-performance cars blocking all lanes and the shoulder, became widely known as the 'mother of all wedding convoys' and inspired numerous copycat incidents across Germany.
- The 38-year-old groom's case was separated due to health claims, while another participant's case was paused as their whereabouts remain unknown.
- The event, filmed by participants and a police patrol, drew national attention and prompted discussions about traffic safety and motorized wedding celebrations.
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