Vacation abroad: Pay attention to these expensive fines!

Vacation abroad: Pay attention to these expensive fines!

Schweiz, Europa - Vacation in other European countries can quickly become expensive for drivers if they do not adhere to the traffic rules there. The ADAC warns that fines in many countries are significantly higher than in Germany. This applies particularly to Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Switzerland, where high penalties are already being imposed for minor traffic violations.

For example, the fines for speeding from 20 km/h in Norway are 610 euros, in the Netherlands to 225 euros and in Switzerland to 190 euros. For comparison: In Germany, punishments in such cases only start at 60 euros. It also becomes expensive in terms of alcohol violations. In Denmark, Finland and Sweden, the punishments are dependent on the income and therefore often extremely high. Switzerland starts at 635 euros at 0.5 per thousand, while Norway punishes 560 euros from 0.2 per thousand. In Italy, the fine is 0.5 per thousand at 545 euros, in Germany you would be asked to checkout from 500 euros.

important traffic violations and their punishments

Another aspect that travelers in the EU can be expensive is to park. In the Netherlands, punishments can be due from 120 euros, while in Estonia even up to 200 euros can be requested. The improper use of the smartphone at the wheel is punished in Norway with 875 euros and in the Netherlands with 430 euros. In Germany, the fine begins in such cases at 100 euros.

For holidaymakers who want to expose themselves in the EU not unexpected high fines, there is a helpful tip from ADAC Lawyers: In some countries, discounts for the immediate payment of fines can be granted. In Spain, for example, the discount is 50 percent if the payment is made within 20 days, in Italy it is 30 percent when paying within five days.

cross -border enforcement of fines

A major information that travelers should know is that fines from 70 euros can also be enforced in Germany. From 2024 this also applies to punishments from Switzerland. The Federal Office of Justice is responsible for enforcement in Germany. So far, however, points or driving bans have remained limited to the respective country. However, the EU is working on creating regulations that enable Europe -wide recognition of driving bans.

There is currently no common catalog of fines within the EU, since the national regulations differ significantly. However, there are EU guidelines that define minimum standards for traffic safety. Agreements such as the Viennese Convention of 1968 aim at the standardization of traffic signs, although the country -specific regulations remain.

For further information on fines and traffic rules in Europe, The west href = "https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/europa/"> Bussgeld catalog A detailed overview of the various punishments in the participating countries.