Attention holidaymakers: new draconian fines in Italy!

Attention holidaymakers: new draconian fines in Italy!

Italien - vacationers in Italy should find out particularly well this year about the new, strict fines that can be imposed in the event of violations of the traffic rules. Since the approval of a reform of the road traffic regulations, the punishments have risen drastically, which concerns both local and foreign tourists. This regulation applies in particular to drivers who run the streets of Italy from April 15 to October 15.

like Derwesten.de reports winter tires for summer tires during this period, since there is a summer tire. If you do not pay attention to this and drive with winter tires by May 15, you can expect fines of up to 1,682 euros.

As part of the new reform, which was adopted with 83 votes in the Italian Senate, the fines are now adapted to the consumer price index every two years, which means that they can continue to rise. Auto Motor and Sport emphasizes that the regulations for foreign drivers were also tightened. The new regulations apply not only to Italian citizens, but also to tourists whose violations can be carried out within the EU.

Draconian penalties for alcohol and drug abuse

drunk on the wheel is also drastically punished. A blood alcohol value between 0.5 and 0.8 per thousand can expect providers with 573 to 2,170 euros of fine and a license withdrawal of up to six months. With values ​​over 0.8 per thousand, the punishments double and there is even a risk of imprisonment of up to six months.

A serious accident under the influence of alcohol or drugs leads to prison terms of up to seven years, which underlines the need for responsible driving behavior.