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[Don Rocket]

Stupid question, smart answer: Since this is Germany...

A German might have invented the computer yet we are sometimes a bit slow when it comes to technical innovations on public systems.
And as for electronic devices to check on vehicles; have you ever heard about the Toll Collect desaster?

However - again things are worse in France. The windscreen of a regular French-registered car carries at least three stickers: MOT / TÜV equivalent, prove of insurance, emissions rating similar to the German Umweltzonen-madness. Luckily there is no such thing than road tax in France as this would add yet another badge to the windscreen

I can check the HU, tax and insurance status of any car on-line.

True, but I don't want anybody being able to check on the status of my car. Like in the UK one can find the spec of any French-registered vehicle on the internet by just entering the registration number.
So much on privacy protection and I am happy that despite all recent discussions on data prevention (Vorratsdatenspeicherung) that in Germany this is still treated as a valuable good.

Cheers
Dieter