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New legislation for traffic violations on holiday note
New legislation for traffic violations on holiday note
Oberursel (ots) – To 1. October 2010 enters a new EU law in force, The sentencing for traffic violations on the borders of the holiday also makes possible. Abroad, imposed fines are then prosecuted by German authorities. Although the law will only enter into force by October, can already driving offenses are punished from June to September, if the fine notice until after the 30. September with the relevant authorities received. An execution is then all 27 EU Member States can, if more than one violation 70 € is. This amount is often achieved quickly, as fines abroad are usually higher than in Germany. The penalty may keep the state, who has driven it. “Motorists should consider the new laws in their handling of this year's summer vacation. Even minor speeding violations are entitled to paid leave much”, Wulff commented Norbert, Board of DA Direkt Versicherung, the new law.
Accounts of points in many EU countries
Furthermore, many EU Member States set point accounts. Here are collected abroad violations registered. “Who but exploits his points account abroad, still has to fear any ban in Germany. The accumulated violations are recorded only in the holiday”, then the insurance expert further.
Particularities of the holiday destinations
In addition to the speed limit, there are other country-specific. approximately must be turned in Austria on the horn, otherwise face a fine. In France, the speed limit increased in the rain. “The best way to inform drivers in advance about the specific characteristics of their holiday destination”, advises Wulff.
For more tips on EU fines can be found at www.da-direkt.de / News & Reviews.
The DA Direkt Versicherung
The DA German General Insurance Company is the direct insurer of Zurich Group Germany and thus belongs to the operating worldwide Zurich Financial Services Group (Switzerland). With premium income (2009) of 285,1 Million euros and around 1,8 Million insurance policy, the DA is in direct Germany's leading automotive direct with its own branch network.
For more information, please contact:
DA Direkt Versicherung
Press Contact Bernd O. Engelien
Poppelsdorfer Allee 25-33
53115 Bonn
Tel:.: +49 (0)228 268 2725 +49 (0)228 268 2725
Fax: +49 (0)228 268 2809
E-Mail: presse@da-direkt.de
www.da-direkt.de
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