On March 21, new traffic rules came into effect regarding speed, distraction, seat belt and alcohol, all of which are factors in road accidents. take note
A new Summer Exit Operation starts, and with it a large number of trips, more exposure and therefore more risk on the road. With this premise, and as every year, the DGT makes all human and material resources available so that the speed limits are respected, there is no distraction, nor driving when alcohol or other drugs have been consumed and to avoid being released from the vehicle if the seat belt is not properly fastened or not worn at all.
In fact, on March 21 they went into
enforce new traffic rules associated with speed, distraction, seat belt and alcohol, all of which are concomitant factors in road accidents. Pay attention so that you don’t get an unpleasant surprise
can even ruin your vacation
Use of mobile phone: Whether you’re on the phone or using the card, just carrying the terminal in your hand can deduct six points from the card, double what it meant until now. The amount of the traffic fine remains at 200 euros, as it was previously determined.
20 km/h to overtake: The ability to exceed 20 km/h in a conventional race when overtaking is eliminated. In this way, the margin is eliminated as an opportunity to appeal the speeding fines.
Alcohol in young and professional drivers: In the field of alcohol and drugs, an anti-start breath tester will be mandatory in lorries from 6 July 2022. Likewise, minors will be required to have a blood alcohol level of zero to drive a vehicle such as motorcycles, bicycles or scooters.
Use of seat belt: Increase the penalty for not using the seat belt, helmet or child seat. It goes from losing three to four points.
throw objects: Throwing objects that could cause fire or accidents on the road or near it scores 6 points.
Source: La Verdad
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