In popular holiday countries, motorists and motorcyclists receive considerably higher fines for speeding than in Austria. But there are also hefty fines for using the phone while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. Ignoring traffic fines received abroad does not serve itself.
Exceeding the speed by 20 km/h costs a minimum of 180 euros in Switzerland, 175 euros in Italy and a minimum of 135 euros in France. In Austria, on the other hand, speeders can get away with as little as 30 euros. The fine in Spain for this speeding offense is more than three times as high, namely more than 100 euros.
In Greece there is also a fixed amount of 100 euros. In Hungary (from 80 euros), Croatia and Germany (each from 60 euros), at least twice the lower penalty margin in Austria with 30 euros must be paid. In comparison, the fine for exceeding the 20 km/h speed limit in Slovakia is at least 35 euros, just as low as in Austria, while in Slovenia it is from 40 euros and in the Czech Republic at least 45 euros.
At 50 km/h too much, the fines and minimum heights differ more clearly. While you have to pay from 160 euros in such a frenzy in Hungary, for example, in Italy it is already at least 545 euros, in Spain from 600 euros and in Slovenia from 1200 euros. In Switzerland, depending on income, a daily rate of 60 or more must be paid, in Croatia it is a maximum of 2,650 euros and in Austria a maximum of 5,000 euros.
Calling while driving can be expensive
On its website, the ÖAMTC also warns against high fines for using the phone while driving, ignoring a red traffic light or parking illegally abroad. “Driving under the influence of alcohol can have drastic consequences,” emphasizes Verena Pronebner, lawyer for ÖAMTC. “If the driver’s alcohol content is at least 1.5 promille in Italy, the vehicle will even be confiscated – provided driver and owner are identical.” In Spain, a three-month prison sentence of 1.2 promille is imminent.
Don’t ignore the fines
Paying traffic fines quickly can save you money in some countries. “If a violation has been committed, the ‘cheapest’ way to get away with it is to pay the fine on the spot or transfer it as soon as possible,” Pronebner informs. In any case, foreign speeding tickets should “under no circumstances be ignored” due to the exchange of owner data within the EU.
You can find the catalog of punishments HERE.
Source: Krone
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