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Diplomatic Drivers in Berlin Account for 18,288 Traffic Violations in 2024

Saudi Arabia, the US, and Iraq lead in offenses as immunity shields diplomats from prosecution, with hit-and-run incidents and accidents on the rise.

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Parade der Diplomatenfahrzeuge – leicht erkennbar am Kennzeichen mit der Null – hier vor dem Schloß Bellevue.
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Overview

  • Traffic violations by diplomatic vehicles in Berlin increased by 10% in 2024, reaching 18,288 incidents, primarily involving parking and speeding offenses.
  • Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Iraq ranked as the top three countries with the most violations, with Saudi drivers committing 1,225 offenses.
  • Diplomatic vehicles were involved in 48 accidents in 2024, resulting in one fatality and 19 injuries, marking a rise in incidents compared to previous years.
  • More than half of the accidents involving diplomatic vehicles in 2024 included hit-and-run incidents, with 28 cases of fleeing the scene recorded by police.
  • Due to diplomatic immunity, Berlin lost €379,010 in potential fine revenue in 2023, with no legal recourse to hold offending diplomats accountable.