Germans were reminded why they need garages (3 photos)

A garage is sacred to any man, and it should be used strictly for the needs of motorists. On the one hand, the idea is sound, but on the other hand, German laws baffle even car owners.





Buying a garage and storing anything in it is prohibited in Germany. No storage of skis, summer furniture, pickle jars, fitness equipment or grills, in short, anything that has nothing to do with the cars themselves. But the strictness reaches the point of absurdity. If you have an old, unregistered car in the garage, it will also be considered junk.

If you get caught, you don't have to just clean out the garage. Punishments range from fines of 500 euros to the closure of the garage by tenants. Owners can even be issued a demolition order.



What can the poor Germans store there? Cars, only with registration and fit for use, motorcycles, but only if the car can be driven there without any problems. Car accessories such as tires, roof racks, roof boxes, jacks, etc.

You can store working materials such as antifreeze, glass cleaner or oil. Gasoline more than 20 liters should not be stored there, as this can cause problems. Bicycles are allowed, but only if your landlord allows it.

Decided to turn your garage into a car repair shop? In vain. You can be punished in court.

To keep people from relaxing, they are regularly reminded of this in the local media.



By the way, if you have a garage and park your car near your house, then these are also fines, the amount of which depends on which federal state the offender lives in. In Hesse, up to 10,000 euros is required, and in Baden-Württemberg - up to 100,000 euros.