All drivers on France's roads will be required by police in safety vest to carry a one-way alcohol tester from 1 July. Anyone who is caught without a penalty must pay a fine. Other traffic violations are also significantly more expensive.
French tourists should be convinced that an alcohol tester is on board when traveling with their own or with a rental vehicle. As from 1 July the small device is used in unused condition for all car and motorcyclists in the neighboring country.
According to the ADAC, however, a transitional period applies until the end of October. Only after this, the police impose a fine of eleven Euros for violations.
According to information from the comparative portal, the car rental company plans to hire cars by the end of the transition period to equip their cars with alcohol testers.
One-way alcohol test from 1.50 Euros
Travelers in France who use their private vehicle can buy the unit at around 1.50 Euros at petrol stations, supermarkets or pharmacies.
Drivers who are caught in France with more than 0.5 per thousand are subject to a penalty of at least 135 Euros according to ADAC.
As in Germany, a strict mobile phone ban is behind the steering wheel. It is also necessary to carry at least one warning reflective vest.
Other traffic regulations abroad
In addition, country-specific peculiarities apply, some of which are sometimes severely punished.
DA direct insurance has compiled an overview: If you are caught in Poland with more than 0.2 per thousand, you will face a fine of at least 145 Euros. There is an absolute ban on alcohol in Ukraine. Alcohol on the wheel is punished with a fine of at least 240 Euros.
Too fast driving can, according to the insurance, especially in Norway the holiday fund delicate emptiness.
In Great Britain and Ireland, tourists are threatened with financial penalties if the headlights are not adjusted for left-hand traffic. In addition, it is not permitted to transport reservations on ferries.
Turn the turn signal on
Anyone who has an accident in Romania or Slovakia is obliged, according to the overview, to call the police for an accident. If the accident reports are reported, travelers should be kept in a safe place, otherwise the exit may be refused.
In Croatia, the overturning of the turn signals must be activated and no holding school buses should be overtaken. From the end of October to the end of March there is light in Croatia during the day. The Tempo limit is located in villages at 50 km / h.
Unnecessary horns cost 350 Euros penalty
In addition, according to DA direct insurance in some countries, police in reflective jacket said that many fines were increased: In the Netherlands, parking in a disabled parking instead of 180 Euros now even 340 Euros. Unnecessary horns are punished with 350 Euros and the ignoring of pedestrians with 340 Euros instead of 180 Euros.
The marginal limit for fines, which may be cross-bordered, is €70, but this limit is quickly reached in view of the high penalties for traffic delays.
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