Some of the Austrians’ favorite travel destinations have higher penalties for traffic violations. Caution is advised – we have mentioned where the major cost traps are imminent.
The Austrians like to drive to the sea during their summer holidays, and the rest of Europe is often driven with their own vehicles. But be careful: different countries, different penalties – that’s why the local drivers should be wary if the holidays don’t turn into a scam.
- The first cost trap already threatens at home with the purchase of the digital highway choices, because unofficial portals make good money with overpriced variants. They are not illegal, but “sell” additional services. “As a result, vignettes can cost almost 70 percent more than with official providers,” warns ÖAMTC lawyer Ursula Zelenka.
- Accelerating to get to your destination quickly is also not a good idea. violations 20 km/h costs a minimum of 175 euros in Italy – even a third more at night – or in Switzerland from 175 euros.
- That Useful must remain in your pocket when you are behind the wheel. If you are caught without a hands-free device, you will have to pay a minimum of 135 euros in France, 165 euros in Italy and a minimum of 200 euros in Spain.
- High temperatures are no excuse not to do it fasten or without helmet to drive. The Greeks charge 350 euros for the first; If the driver and co-driver do not wear helmets on the motorcycle, you can even lose your driver’s license.
- By the way, abroad there is no lol illegal parking. In Hungary, up to 265 euros must be charged. No parking ticket costs around 200 euros in Croatia.
- Also the necessary basic equipment of a (rental) car varies in Europe. In France, for example, an alcohol test is part of the travel repertoire. If you don’t have one, the police will warn you. In Germany, drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (including many mobile homes) must have a portable, flashing warning light to hand. In Cyprus you should even have two warning triangles with you. By having a safety vest ready for all occupants, money can be saved in Croatia and Italy, among other places.
Ignoring speeding fines often only makes it more expensive
“If a breach has occurred, the best way to get away with it is to pay the fine on the spot or transfer it as soon as possible,” explains ÖAMTC attorney Verena Pronebner. Owner data is transferred within the EU – so violations can be prosecuted effectively. There is no point in ignoring foreign speeding tickets, it often only makes things more expensive or you will be in for a nasty surprise when entering the country in the coming year and are then asked to pay on the spot.
Source: Krone
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