Cars & Motor

Cyclists are harassed: take a kilometer detour or pay a fine

Quelle: STUDIO 47 (Glomex)

Germany's inner cities are notorious for being particularly bicycle-unfriendly. This applies in particular to Duisburg: the Schwanentor Bridge has been closed to cyclists for years, but cars, trucks and trams are allowed to drive over it. If you want to get to the other side with your two-wheeler, you have to take a long detour - or risk a fine of up to 55 euros. And the situation will not improve for the foreseeable future