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Excitement in Favoriten: 600 euros for 20 minutes when moving?
A Viennese man receives a 600 euro claim for alleged unauthorized parking during his son's move to Favoriten.
Excitement in Favoriten: 600 euros for 20 minutes when moving?
A Viennese father who helped his son move into his new apartment in Favoriten in the spring is confronted with an unexpected demand. This happened when he briefly parked in a parking lot in front of the house at Kundratstrasse 16-24. Weeks later, he unexpectedly received a lawyer's letter accusing him of having parked illegally on two days. However, the father cannot understand this request because, according to his own statements, he only loaded personal items and his vehicle was only parked for about 20 minutes. The son was nearby, so the car could have been driven away quickly. If the statement is to be believed, no one was hindered or disturbed because the car only served as a means of transporting heavy boxes.
But the law firm Mag. Heinz Wolfbauer contacted us on behalf of Toman GmbH and demanded a flat rate of 600 euros for administrative expenses and frustrated towing costs. Surprisingly, the vehicle was not towed; By the time the tow truck arrived, the car was long gone. Despite the son's status as a resident and the fact that the vehicle is used exclusively for charging purposes, the high demand is made. The father is now considering whether he should pay or defend himself against the demand. You can get a legal overview of this, for example by means of a corresponding sample letter, as offered by document-brief.com. Much of the information presented there about illegal parking in private parking spaces is helpful in understanding the situation and acting legally correctly.
Legal framework and possible consequences
According to the legal framework for parking violations set out in the Road Traffic Act (StVO), such violations can result in significant fines. This depends on the severity of the violation and the duration of the illegal parking. For example, illegal parking that hinders or endangers other road users is punished with fines of over 100 euros. An overview of the possible fines for parking violations shows:
| violation | fine |
|---|---|
| Parking in a no-parking area | 20 euros |
| Parking in a disabled parking space without authorization | up to 55 euros |
| Illegal parking | over 100 euros |
The duration of the parking violation also plays a major role. If the car remains in a no-parking zone for more than an hour, the fines can increase significantly. Repeated illegal parking can also lead to higher fines. The likelihood therefore increases that the law firm will insist on its claim in this case too, precisely because it is based on repeated disruption of property.
The current situation shows how important it is to be careful when parking. In urban areas like Vienna, there are strict regulations and ultimately any parking violation can lead to unpleasant legal consequences. As [rechtecheck.de](https://rechtecheck.de/parkverstoesse-buss Gelder-und-Recht-gesetze-framing-conditions-2/) describes, repeated violations or illegal parking on sidewalks also lead to a higher probability of towing and associated costs. Walter, the father in this story, is now faced with the question: Was his brief hold really worth the unexpected excitement?