The Pentecost weekend is approaching, it is supposed to be one of the strongest travel weekends of the year. It is advisable to find out about the local traffic regulations in advance.
“In principle, what is taboo at home should also be taboo abroad,” says ÖAMTC lawyer Verena Pronebner. What else needs to be taken into account in the popular holiday destinations – summarized in three questions.
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Can my car really be impounded if I drive drunk in Italy?
Yes. “Driving under the influence of alcohol can have drastic consequences,” warns the mobility club’s legal expert. “In Italy If you drink at the wheel at least 1.5 per mille, the vehicle will even be confiscated, at least if the driver and owner are the same Spain At 1.2 per mille there is a three-month prison sentence. In general, if you exceed the alcohol limit (usually 0.5), you have to deal with high fines – that’s how it is Germany, Italy and Spain 500 euros upwards.
You sometimes have to dig deep into your wallet to violate speed limits. Speeding or speeding are particularly expensive Scandinavia – If you exceed the speed limit by 20 km/h you have to pay at least 620 euros in Norway, from 215 euros in Sweden and at least 200 euros in Finland. In Italy, such speeding costs at least 175 euros, and at night it can be a third more.
How expensive can illegal parking abroad be?
“If you don’t park your vehicle properly, you won’t get off cheaply in some countries. You’ll be punished for parking illegally Spain fined with up to 200 euros,” explains the ÖAMTC expert. “Not only parking in an unauthorized place, but also without a ticket can be expensive: Club members are still receiving demands for around 200 euros because they parked in without a ticket years ago Parked in Croatia. Therefore: Be sure to inform yourself on site.”
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