driving ban
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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.
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.
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.
driving permit
'Fahrverbot' and 'Fahrerlaubnis' are clear opposites. A 'Fahrerlaubnis' is the official permission to drive a motor vehicle. A 'Fahrverbot' means that someone is not allowed to drive for a certain period of time, or that driving is generally not allowed in an area. The words can be confused because both have to do with the right to drive. But the direction is important: a 'Fahrerlaubnis' permits driving, while a 'Fahrverbot' prohibits it. As a penalty, a person can receive a 'Fahrverbot' even though they have a 'Fahrerlaubnis'.
Nach dem schweren Verstoß bekam Yusuf ein Fahrverbot für einen Monat.
After the serious violation, Yusuf received a one-month driving ban.
Ihre Fahrerlaubnis gilt auch für Motorräder.
Her driving permit is also valid for motorcycles.