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Illegal parking, speeding, pulling out blindly: who’s liable for parking lot accidents

Parking spaces seem like legal vacuums. They are narrow and confusing, requiring shunting maneuvers. However, if a crash occurs, liability is rarely clear-cut.

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Video instead of statement: Dashcams in accident investigations

Can a car camera be used as decisive evidence in court? A judgement by the District Court of Frankenthal / Germany (07.07.2025 - 5 O 4/25), explains the role of dashcams in modern vehicles ...

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More safety and digitisation: Flashing lights and digital vignettes instead of the traditional approach!

What used to be stored in the glove compartment or on the windscreen is now digital: Spain and Austria are now relying on digital solutions instead of traditional compulsory ...

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No escape anymore! Driving bans should apply across the EU!

There's no escaping it - driving bans should be enforced throughout the EU. If you commit a serious traffic offence while on holiday, you will lose your licence!

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IETL LAW & MOBILITY AWARD



The Institute for European Traffic Law (IETL) presents the IETL Law & Mobility Award in recognition of
significant contributions to the research of legal aspects of mobility.

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ONLINE SEMINAR 19 MAY2026 FROM 09:30 TO13:30CET

 

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Strike by an airline: Refund or compensation? These are your rights.

When pilots and flight attendants go on strike, travel plans are thrown into disarray, with flights being cancelled and appointments being missed.

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SAVE THE DATE

XXVth EUROPEAN TRAFFIC LAW DAYS, 15-16 october 2026, UTRECHT, Netherlands The IETL is delighted to announce the 25th edition of its flaship conference, the European Traffic Law Days, ...

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