Usage Note
Bußgeld is an administrative (non-criminal) financial penalty, e.g. for a traffic violation or noise ordinance breach. Unlike Geldstrafe (a criminal fine), a Bußgeld does not result in a criminal record. Bußgeldbescheid is the written notice.
Examples
"Wegen zu schnellen Fahrens musste er ein Bußgeld von 80 Euro zahlen."
Natural Translation
He had to pay a fine of 80 euros for speeding.
Literal Translation
Because-of too fast driving had he a fine of 80 euros to pay.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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