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Info: What can a traffic violation cost abroad?

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Info: What can a traffic violation cost abroad?

The long-awaited one finally arrives Vacation time and especially traveling by car is back in vogue. Among the favorite nations of car travelers are besides Germany also many neighboring countries and many southern European destinations. But even on summer vacation you should stay vigilant to avoid unwanted ones Fines to protect. Because in many European countries there are traffic fines significantly higher than in Germany. We will inform you in which countries the fines can be extremely high.

Parking fines abroad

Illegal parking can also be expensive on vacation. Parking offenders have to face fines in Hungary up to 275 Euro calculate. In Romania you can be fined up to 230 Euros also get quite expensive. In Spain there are also high penalties of up to 200 Euros expected.

Info: What can a traffic violation cost abroad?

Speeding

Speed ​​offenders are asked to pay a lot, especially in Norway, Sweden, Italy and Switzerland. A speed limit of 20 km / h in Norway, for example, is a hefty one 460 Euros punished. In Sweden the same speeding costs are included 235 Euros although less, but still an impressive sum. Those who travel even faster must expect even harsher penalties. Fines can be imposed in Austria up to 2.180 Euro become due. In Spain, speeders that are 50 km / h too fast can be penalized from € 600 calculate. In Switzerland you can be dependent on the monthly wage with a penalty of up to 60 Daily rates expected.

When the traffic lights are red

Red light violations can also be expensive on vacation. In Croatia, driving over a red light costs over 400 Euros. In Norway it will be with 670 Euros almost as expensive as in Greece. There are for a red light violation 700 Euros to pay.

Info: What can a traffic violation cost abroad?

Drink driving - not a trivial offense

Regarding drink-driving, in Eastern and Southeastern Europe the strictest alcohol rules. In the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania there is even one 0,0 per mil rule. If this rule is not adhered to, it can quickly become expensive in these countries. While there are even fines in the UK no upper limit there are, the fines in Denmark can quickly turn out to be times as high as the average monthly wage. It can be expensive for alcohol sinners in Switzerland, Italy or Croatia. In Switzerland and Italy, for example, around 530 to 550 Euro due and over in Croatia 400 Euros.

Info: What can a traffic violation cost abroad?

Do not forget: In the meantime, almost all EU statutes rely on one another Recognition and Enforcement agreed by traffic fines. Because of this, fines can come from other EU countries can also be driven in in Germany. These can also be used from an amount of 70 euros enforced become. The only exception is Austria, where fines can be imposed from € 25 be enforced. In the case of incorrect fines, the ADAC advises you to consult a lawyer and to appeal against the decision as soon as possible.

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Info: What can a traffic violation cost abroad?

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