Two soldiers in military uniforms inspect a car (license plate 168-5983) at what seems like a checkpoint, against an urban backdrop including another vehicle and a clock tower.
The image depicts a scene set in a city with a historical or old-world ambiance. In the foreground, there's a car with a license plate reading '168-5983'. Two men in military uniforms, possibly from the East German army, are interacting with the driver of the car. One of the soldiers is writing something in a notebook, while the other is looking at the car's license plate. In the background, there's a building with a clock tower, and another car is parked further back. The overall mood of the image suggests a checkpoint or a routine stop during a period of political tension or control.