Attention for trips abroad: higher fines than expected!
Attention for trips abroad: higher fines than expected!
The Ascension weekend attracts many people in Saxony who want to use the days off for short trips abroad. The ADAC urgently warns of the high fines that threaten abroad if traffic rules are disregarded. In particular, travelers should be prepared for the fact that fine notices from abroad can also be enforced in Germany. This applies to a variety of administrative offenses that are punished differently in the different countries.
The penalties for speed overrun are significant in several European countries. For example, traffic offenders in Norway have to expect at least 610 euros if only 20 km/h is exceeded. In the Netherlands, too, the fine for this violation is 225 euros, while in Sweden there are 215 euros, 200 euros in Finland and 190 euros in Switzerland. In Germany, the fines start at 60 euros.
penalties for alcohol and incorrect parking
alcohol at the wheel is an issue that is particularly strictly pursued in Scandinavian countries. There the punishments are often dependent on income. For example, someone in Denmark, Finland and Sweden must expect particularly high fines. In Switzerland, the fine is 635 euros if the blood alcohol content exceeds 0.5 per thousand, in Poland from 600 euros at only 0.2 per thousand and in Norway from 560 euros. In Germany, at least 500 euros are due if the limit of 0.5 per thousand is exceeded.
false parking can also be expensive, especially in countries such as the Netherlands, where a fine is imposed from 120 euros. In Hungary, the costs can be up to 390 euros, while up to 200 euros are due in Estonia. In Germany it is between 10 and 110 euros. Using a cell phone at the wheel also has sensitive consequences, especially in the Netherlands (430 euros) and Norway (875 euros).
enforcement of cross -border fines
NEGATIVALATIONATION can also make the fact that unpaid fines from other EU countries in Germany can be enforced from an amount of 70 euros. This also applies to Austria, where the threshold begins at 25 euros. Since May 1, 2024, fines from Switzerland have also fallen under this regulation. The EU is working on harmonizing the guidelines for the enforcement of driving bans in the entire European area.
Although there is currently no uniform catalog of fines for Europe, EU guidelines affect national regulations. Some fines in countries such as Finland and Denmark are adapted to the income of the traffic offender. The EU framework decision to enforce money sanctions enables cross-border enforcement of fines if they are above the specified minimum amount.
initiatives to improve road traffic safety
In parallel to the fines in parallel, the EU has been pursuing the goal of creating a European area for road traffic safety since 2010. The responsible member states are responsible for road traffic and safety regulations. The EU's approach focuses on the safety of the vehicle status, the promotion of dangerous goods and the promotion of sustainable mobility. The drop in the road from 51,400 in 2001 to 19,800 in 2021 already shows initial success, but the EU, especially after an increase in racing dead by 6 % in 2021, must continue to introduce appropriate measures.The recent suggestions presented in March 2023 aim to increase road traffic safety and at the same time react to the challenges of emission -free vehicle technology and avoiding traffic fatalities by 2050. In particular, new political measures have to be introduced to better protect endangered road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.
In view of these aspects, it is advisable for all travelers to find out about the specific traffic rules and possible fines in the respective holiday countries in advance. In this way, unpleasant surprises can be avoided during the short trip. The information comes from Freie Presse href = "https://www.bussgeldatalog.org/europa/"> Bußgeldkatalog and DetailsOrt Sachsen, Deutschland Quellen