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Highway as a pulpit: Police stop preacher without a driver's license!
A 33-year-old parked on Autobahn 1 in Bremen-Hemelingen to preach with a loudspeaker, which the police stopped.
Highway as a pulpit: Police stop preacher without a driver's license!
In a somewhat bizarre incident on September 9, 2025, a 33-year-old man in Bremen-Hemelingen used Autobahn 1 as a stage for his Christian messages. He used a loudspeaker to try to reach passing cars after a traffic jam had formed and the vehicles were only traveling at walking pace. The police described the action as a “heavenly misjudgment” and pointed out that highways are not suitable for such sermons. The man also didn't have a driver's license and had to let an acquaintance continue his journey, as butenunbinnen.de reports.
The winding driveway to the highway and the associated metaphor for life are often quoted. In an interesting article on [livenet.ch](https://www.livenet.ch/themen/ Glaube/ Glaube/175167-jesus_und_die_autobahn.html) the motorway is described as a symbol of the fast and effortless path through life. Jesus, quoted in Luke 13 verse 24, speaks of a “narrow door” that embodies the way to God. While many attempt to reach this door, it is emphasized that not everyone will make it; the journey often requires repentance and the pursuit of forgiveness.
The return to the roots
At a time when people often strive for easy solutions, the young man's action could indicate a deeper search for spirituality. The decision to use a highway for his messages may be unconventional, but it could also be understood as a metaphor for the path in life that is often taken but not always productive. On highways, life seems fast-paced and easy, while life's challenges are more likened to the "narrow door" that needs to be overcome.
A look at the official statistics on traffic violations shows that a large proportion of road users have already come into conflict with various offenses. According to kba.de, over 238,000 road traffic crimes were registered in 2024 alone, many of which endanger road safety. Drunk drivers or violations such as speeding are often high on the list in traffic analysis.
Road safety and spirituality
Police Betsmag that the man should have been aware of the dangers of highway situations, pointing out that religious messages are undoubtedly important but should not be spread on a traffic jam-stricken train. Therefore, it is to be hoped that the young man will choose a safer place for his sermon next time. After all, life is about choosing the right road and not letting the highway of distractions lead you.