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These are the most important traffic rules in Europe
End of a vacation trip: An accident abroad leads to problems, not least when it comes to claims settlement. Often, different traffic rules apply abroad than in Germany. D.…Instead, you should find out more before going on holiday.
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How fast can I drive in France? And why can my vehicle even be expropriated in Italy? Before going on vacation, you should find out more about your host country.
W.If you travel abroad by car, you should find out about the traffic regulations that apply there before you start your journey. Because in our neighboring countries the regulations often differ significantly from ours and penalties can also be significantly higher.
For example, a special speed limit applies to new drivers in France for up to two years after passing the test. They must not exceed 80 km / h outside of town, 100 km / h on expressways and 110 km / h on motorways.
If you want to avoid unpleasant surprises during a police check, you should also have a disposable breathalyzer with you. Incidentally, this applies to all drivers.
It can get really uncomfortable in Switzerland. Because there the fines for violations of all kinds are particularly high. Even small excesses of speed are expensive in our neighboring country.
The "sticker" has to be in the right place
Due to the risk of flight, foreign traffic offenders are usually asked to pay a fine on the spot. Those who resist this can even end up in replacement custody.
It should be known by now that motorways are generally subject to tolls in Austria. However, the valid vignette must also be affixed to the correct place on the windshield. If this is not the case, at least 120 euros are due.
This is checked by special cameras. Exceeding speeds of up to 30 km / h may not only be measured by cameras, but also by the so-called "trained official eye".
Police officers can estimate the driving speed without any further aids. Which can lead to discussions, in which the "Piefke" is ultimately lost.
Keep payment receipts for a while
Unlike in Germany, vehicles that are parked illegally on private property are not towed away in Austria. For this, under certain circumstances, an indictment of so-called "possession disturbance" threatens. Court costs of 700 euros are not uncommon.
In Italy, too, you should of course adhere to the applicable rules as much as possible. This is especially true for motorcyclists. For example, if you don’t wear a helmet, you shouldn’t be surprised if your two-wheeler is put into safe custody for 60 days.
And anyone caught with over 1.5 per mille of alcohol in their blood must even expect an expropriation and foreclosure sale of their vehicle, at least if the driver and owner of the vehicle are identical.
The toll regulations should not be underestimated either. If the payment at a toll station is not correctly registered (for example due to a technical defect), the barrier opens and the driver can continue driving.
However, a request for additional payment can still flutter through the mail years later. Therefore: keep payment receipts for a while if possible.
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