driving ban
das Fahrverbot, die Fahrverbote
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driving ban
A penalty imposed by an authority that prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle for a specific period of time.
Nachdem er bei Rot über die Ampel gefahren war, erhielt er ein einmonatiges Fahrverbot.
After he had driven through a red light, he received a one-month driving ban.
driving ban
A general, often temporary order that prohibits certain or all vehicles from being driven in an area, e.g. for environmental reasons.
Wegen der hohen Feinstaubbelastung wurde für die Innenstadt ein Fahrverbot für ältere Dieselfahrzeuge erlassen.
Because of the high fine-particle pollution, a driving ban for older diesel vehicles was issued for the city center.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fahrverbote |
| genitive | des Fahrverbotes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Fahrverbot | die Fahrverbote |
| accusative | das Fahrverbot | die Fahrverbote |
| dative | dem Fahrverbot | den Fahrverboten |
| genitive | des Fahrverbotes des Fahrverbots | der Fahrverbote |
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The word is made up of 'fahren' (to drive) and 'das Verbot' (ban/prohibition). So it literally means a ban on driving.
Ein Fahrverbot ist eine ernste Strafe für Verkehrsdelikte.
A driving ban is a serious penalty for traffic offenses.
The meaning depends on the context. If it is about a penalty for a person, meaning 1 is intended. If it is about a rule for an area or a vehicle class, meaning 2 is intended.
Er muss wegen zu schnellen Fahrens mit einem Fahrverbot rechnen.
He has to expect a driving ban because of speeding.
In vielen europäischen Städten gibt es Fahrverbote für alte Dieselautos.
In many European cities, there are driving bans for old diesel cars.
When a person is being punished, a driving ban is 'auferlegt' (imposed) or 'verhängt' (imposed). The person themselves 'bekommt' (gets) or 'erhält' (receives) the driving ban.
Dem Raser wurde der Führerschein entzogen und ein dreimonatiges Fahrverbot auferlegt.
The reckless driver had his license revoked and was given a three-month driving ban.
When a general rule is meant, a driving ban is 'erlassen' (issued) or 'eingeführt' (introduced) by an authority. It then 'gilt' (applies) to a specific area.
Die Stadt hat ein Fahrverbot für LKW im Zentrum erlassen.
The city issued a driving ban for trucks in the center.
