2024-09-26 02:15:46
The new month brings with it a number of changes. Among other things, the clocks will be turned back. There is also an important new feature for car owners. An overview.
In October 2024, there will be some important changes in Germany. This will primarily affect drivers, driving students and BAföG recipients. In addition, there is an important birthday coming up to which all citizens are invited. We have summarized the most important innovations and events for you.
From October 1, 2024, cars will only be allowed to drive in winter weather conditions with tires that have the Alpine symbol – a mountain pictogram with a snowflake. The ADAC has informed about this. The previously permitted M+S tires that were manufactured before 2018 will then no longer be permitted. Drivers should therefore check in good time whether their winter tires have the required symbol.
- Double fine threatened: Hardly any driver knows this winter tire rule
- Winter tires: This tread depth is mandatory
Anyone driving in winter conditions with tires that do not comply with the new regulations can expect to pay heavy fines. For tires that are not suitable, the fine is 60 euros, and for endangering other road users, it is even 80 euros. In addition, you will receive a point on your license. The ADAC also points out that car insurance only pays to a limited extent if an accident occurs due to the wrong winter tires.
The Ordinance on Securing Energy Supply through Medium-Term Measures (EnSimiMaV) stipulates that all gas heating systems must undergo a heating check. For buildings with at least six apartments and a gas central heating system, a hydraulic balancing is also required.
The regulation, which came into force on October 1, 2022 due to gas supply bottlenecks resulting from the war in Ukraine, will remain valid until September 30, 2024. From October 1, 2024, it will be replaced by the new provisions of the Gas Supply Act.
From then on, all older heating systems that use water as a heat transfer medium in multi-family houses with at least six apartments must be checked, regardless of the fuel used, and new heating systems must generally be hydraulically balanced.
From October 1, 2024, driving students must expect new questions in the theoretical driving test. The official list of questions is revised twice a year, on April 1 and October 1. The update serves to expand and revise the list of questions and to adapt it to current legal situations. A total of 57 new or revised questions across all driving license classes have been announced for October 2024.
The aim is to encourage the substantive learning of the rules rather than just relying on memorized knowledge. Regular updates ensure that learner drivers are familiarized with the latest traffic rules and situations. These changes are intended to help ensure that prospective drivers are better prepared for real traffic situations and that their knowledge is up to date.
When the days get shorter and the evenings get longer, many film and series junkies look forward to the long-awaited season sequels. Many had to wait a while because the writers’ strike in Hollywood delayed many productions, including the fifth season of “Stranger Things”.
In October the time has finally come and these new series will be starting on Netflix. Just in time for the fall season, film fans can also look forward to further highlights:
- Heartstopper, Season 3 – Start: October 3
- Outer Banks, Season 4 / Part 1 – Start: October 10
- Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Season 2 – Start: October 17
- The Lincoln Lawyer, Season 3 – Start: October 17
- The Law According to Lidia Poët, Season 2 – Start: October 30
- Diplomatic Relations, Season 2 – Start: October 31
- Hellbound, Season 2 – Start: October
- The Shaft 2 – Start: October 4, 2024)
- Outside – Start: 11 October 2024
- Divorce – Start: October 16, 2024
- The Assault – Start: 16. Oktober 2024
- The Werewolves of Mirkwood – Start: October 23, 2024)
- Joy – Launch: October 25, 2024
The change from summer time to winter time will take place this year on the night of 26 to 27 OctoberAt 3:00 am the clocks will be set back one hour postponed to 2:00 a.m., which means that people have an extra hour at their disposal this Sunday. Read here how the time change came about in Germany.