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traffic law
The area of law that includes all laws, regulations, and rules governing traffic on public roads, railways, in the air, and on water. Among other things, it deals with traffic rules, liability issues in accidents, and driving license law.
Nach dem Unfall musste er sich von einem Anwalt für Verkehrsrecht beraten lassen.
After the accident, he had to get advice from a lawyer specializing in traffic law.
The word is made up of 'der Verkehr' (traffic), the linking -s, and 'das Recht' (law). So it literally means 'the law of traffic.'
Die neuen Regeln für E-Scooter sind jetzt Teil des Verkehrsrechts.
The new rules for e-scooters are now part of traffic law.
The ending '-recht' in German often refers to an area of law. When you see this ending, you know that it is about laws and rules, as in 'Arbeitsrecht' (labor law) or 'Mietrecht' (tenancy law).
Er studiert Jura mit dem Schwerpunkt Verkehrsrecht.
He is studying law with a focus on traffic law.
In a legal context, 'Verkehrsrecht' (traffic law) is often connected with certain people or actions. Common combinations are 'Anwalt für Verkehrsrecht' (lawyer specializing in traffic law), 'Experte für Verkehrsrecht' (expert in traffic law), or 'gegen das Verkehrsrecht verstoßen' (to violate traffic law).
Wer bei Rot über die Ampel fährt, verstößt gegen das Verkehrsrecht.
Anyone who drives through a red light violates traffic law.