Secretly filming someone is (surprisingly), NOT a criminal offence under German law, unless such covert video taping takes place in the person's home or the person is staked out by filming or photographing into their residential home through a window.
Can I film the police in Germany? There is no exception for police officers. The rules described above also apply to the police. You can film police officers, but you can't share photos or videos of police officers without getting their permission or blurring their faces.
Germany is a two-party consent state, meaning call recording without both parties consent, when applicable, is deemed a criminal offense under Section 201 of German Criminal Code.
If you are not suspected of a specific crime or if you do not have evidence of another suspect with you, the police will not be allowed to search you. This also applies to your home: Your home may only be searched if you are suspected of a criminal offense or the police suspect that a suspect is in your home.
Established in 1951, the Bundespolizei (BPOL) is the uniformed federal police force. It is subordinated to the Federal Ministry of the Interior (Bundesministerium des Innern (BMI)).
Felonies are punishable by prison sentences of one year or more. Misdemeanours can be punished by shorter prison terms, by a combination of imprisonment and a fine, or solely by a fine. By far the largest the most common sentence in Germany is a fine.
In cases of emergency, you can contact the police by calling 110. The helpline operators, as well as many police officers, can usually speak English.
German police have always carried small pistols, but some police also carry larger machine guns at high-security places like airports and government buildings.
Law abiding drivers who are pulled over by police in Germany should have no problems and will likely be sent on their way promptly, as was the case with Muñoz. But it pays to know what to expect and what documents to have on hand to make the process go as smoothly as possible, police said.
Do I have to talk to the police officers? The person concerned is well advised to behave cooperatively but at the same time passively. Active resistance to arrest is not advisable. The person arrested is not obliged to provide information on the matter and should make use of his right to refuse to give a statement.
When do I need a Permit for Filming in Germany? Usually in public spaces, you'll not need a permit to film if your gear is handheld, however the laws can vary from state to state. Germany has 16 states, figure out where your location is and look for the respective rules.
Key aspects. All Member States establish a minimum age for sexual consent. Most Member States set this between 14 and 16 years. The lowest minimum age is 14 years, set in seven Member States: Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Portugal.
Only you or another person you have authorised, such as a legal guardian or authorised agent, can make the request. An organisation or agency must be satisfied the request came from you or a person you authorised.
Streaming and torrenting are both illegal in Germany. To stay out of trouble, avoid doing it and use paid services instead.
Yes. Using legal streaming websites like Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, Apple TV, YouTube etc. is completely legal in Germany.
The question being asked is “Can the police search my house without a search warrant?” The answer is a resounding “Yes”.
Germany is the only country in Europe to not have a general speed limit. Instead, it has a “recommended speed limit” of 130 kilometres per hour. You can choose to drive faster than this - it's not illegal, but it's not recommended.
Speeding is a common traffic violation with significant legal consequences in Germany. While driving at high speeds may be tempting, it is necessary to remember that the German government takes traffic safety very seriously and has strict laws and rules to deter and punish speeding violations.
Even if the damage is very minor and if you cannot find the owner of the vehicle, you should call the local German police, and they will let you know what to do. "Here in Wiesbaden, you can call the non-emergency number of the police, which is 0611-3450 and they will notify the responsible precinct," Fink said.
On public premises, a licensed firearm must be transported unloaded and in a stable, fully enclosing, locked container. A weapons ownership license does not entitle the owner to shoot the weapon or carry it on public premises without the prescribed container.
Police Tattoos
Tattoos should not be on open parts of the body: on the neck, face, arms.
Number of police firearm uses
Lorei, December 12, 2020). Yet the vast majority of these police uses of firearms take place in situations in which a threat to life or limb to oneself or others should be averted with the shot. Much less often people are shot at to stop their escape or rarely to prevent a crime.
Ambulance. If a doctor says you need immediate treatment - i.e. in emergencies - transport to hospital is free. Usually you pay 10% of transport costs, from a minimum of €5, up to a maximum of €10, but not more than the actual cost. This fee is not reimbursed.
Unfortunately, 911 doesn't work in Europe. This is a North American emergency phone number and only works in the US, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. If you ring 911 in many European countries, nothing will happen.
112 is the one number you need for emergency calls in Germany–and the European Union. 112 in Germany is the equivalent to 911. What constitutes an emergency can be a subjective matter, and just like in the UK or the US, abuse of emergency numbers or prank calls carries a hefty fine.