Fines: High discounts for fast payers
ATTENTION Easter vacationers should inform themselves about the traffic rules in the vacation country. At the top with the highest fine rates are Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. Anyone driving 20 km/h too fast risks a fine of at least 480 euros in Norway. In Sweden it is 230 euros, in Finland 200 euros, in Italy 175 euros, [...]
In Norway, anyone driving 20 km/h too fast risks a fine of at least 480 euros. In Sweden it is 230 euros, in Finland 200 euros, in Italy 175 euros, in the Netherlands 170 euros and in Switzerland 160 euros. In Germany, the maximum fine is 35 euros.
Handcuffs for too much alcohol
Countries are also tough on drivers under the influence of alcohol, with Italy leading the way: at 1.5 per mille in the blood, the police can expropriate the vehicle if the driver and owner are identical. In Denmark there is a similar regulation from 2.0 per mille. In Sweden and Spain, the handcuffs even click at 1.0 and 1.2 per mille respectively.
Discounts in Italy, France and Spain
Making phone calls at the wheel without a hands-free device can also put a heavy strain on vacation budgets. The Netherlands, Great Britain and Denmark in particular have no mercy when it comes to this administrative offense. The demands are around 200 euros.
Parking violators can also expect no leniency. Incorrect parking is particularly costly in Spain (up to 200 euros) and the Netherlands (95 euros), Cyprus (85 euros) and Denmark (70 euros). For comparison: In Germany, the price starts at 10 euros.
If the parking ticket comes from abroad, motorists should pay it as quickly as possible. Italy, France and Spain, for example, sometimes offer high discounts for immediate payment.
