MontanaBlack says on Twitch that he always drives faster than allowed – triggers discussion about higher penalties for rich people

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The German Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris sees speed limits as non-binding recommendations. In a stream he now explains that he would generally drive 70 km/h in 50 speed zones. Because that’s still okay if you get caught. There are no threats of driving bans.

This is MontanaBlack’s statement: In a Twitch stream, MontanaBlack reacted to a video from Spiegel TV “Attention, poser police: On the hunt for car speeders”. The streamer says:

I don’t care if I get in trouble for it or not. I drive an average of 70 in the 50 zone – roughly. Mostly cruise control 70 in the 50 zone. On the highway, let’s say 120 zone, I drive 140. Always 10 to 20 over.

That’s all okay when it comes to speed cameras. You don’t get any big points, you don’t get a driving ban and it’s fine. That’s sick? It’s normal, Diggah. Don’t understand what’s wrong with it. So for me that’s normal.

There has already been criticism of MontanaBlack’s driving behavior in the past:

Twitch: MontanaBlack is criticized for his driving behavior

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Viewers demand penalties that increase proportionally to income

This is how it is discussed: A clip of this statement went viral on Twitter on October 1, reaching over 1.4 million views. Many Twitter users are outraged by these statements.

The problem is perceived to be that the penalties in Germany for top earners like MontanaBlack are so low that they simply don’t matter to him. It is suggested that the penalties for such irresponsible driving behavior be based on income, then they would also hurt top earners like MontanaBlack.

MontanaBlack has revealed what he earned in 2023 from YouTube and Twitch alone.

In Germany, going 20 km/h too fast outside of town costs around €60 and there is 1 point in Flensburg. Driving bans only begin at speeds exceeding 26 km/h. In urban areas you pay €70 and get one point (via derbuissgeldkatalog).

The comments on Twitter also say:

  • The fact that MontanaBlack ignores a system that is supposed to serve everyone’s safety is described by one user as embarrassing shit.
  • Another says: He publicly brags about being a Hans Superwurst on a regular basis.
  • One user explains: 70 in the city is “Insane”. The braking distance almost doubles.
  • Even people who habitually drive too fast believe MontanaBlack is exaggerating: 5 km/h is okay, but to perceive 20 above that as normal is “sick”.

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    Role model function? Rejects MontanaBlack

    This is what lies behind it: The problem is that MontanaBlack, whether he wants it or not, acts as a role model to many young men who take their cue from him and have the feeling that the way he describes it is how the world is real – and what everyone else believes and what “the adults” tell you is just nonsense anyway. You can see this in a comment on Twitter that says the sheep will never understand.

    The attitude that driving fast is okay, it only costs €60 every now and then, which I easily pay, shows a world view that is purely concerned with one’s own well-being, as if the rule were only there to somehow restrain MontanaBlack’s freedom. If an accident really happens and someone is injured in the city because the braking distance is too long, then it cannot be compensated for and eliminated with money from the Gönergy-REWE deal or donations from viewers.

    MontanaBlack’s behavior in traffic has already been discussed in the past and his driving behavior has been reported: MontanaBlack’s driving behavior is criticized – “I reported the clip to the driver’s license office”

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