Flashed by Speeding Camera
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EU-wide Speeding Fines ( http://www.prycewarner.com/news-eu-wide-speeding-fines-64.html )
Drivers in the EU will no longer be immune to fines when driving outside of their country of residence.
London, UK (Pryce Warner International) July 14th, 2011 – The European parliament has approved new rules that allow registration details of drivers to be more easily swapped between countries.
Previously, if speeding or another driving offence was committed outside an individual’s home country they could be safe in knowing the fine would never make it back their country of residence.
The new legislation means that from 2013 registration details of any driver commiting an offence will now be passed on to the relevant authority in individual’s home country.
Fines are set to be based on the country of offence, with the offender’s home country providing their details to the country where the offence took place.
For example, if a French driver is caught speeding in Spain, the French government will pass on the details of the offender and the individual will pay the fine according to local Spanish rates.
Offences covered include; speeding, drunk-driving, not wearing a seatbelt, using a phone while driving, not wearing a helmet and driving under the influence of illegal drugs.
EU Speed Camera Fines
The new rules are designed to act as a deterrent as foreign drivers are estimated to account for 5% of road traffic but 15% of offences. Fines and punishments will remain set by each country, as there are no plans to implement common EU fines or punishments.
Some have already pointed out that driver’s are likely to be unaware not only of the fine rates in other countries but also what speeds are illegal. Meaning many people may end up paying fines without even realising that they have done anything wrong.
......and this:
( http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1216665/Holidaymakers-pay-EU-speeding-fines-home-UK.html )
Britons caught speeding in Europe will soon be forced to pay their fine when they arrive back home in the UK if they fail to pay in the country the ticket was issued.
The new EU legislation, which comes into force on 1st October (2009), allows the government to chase any fines issued in Europe above €70 (£64)
Fines handed out to foreign nationals in the UK will also be enforced by authorities in the drivers’ home countries. However, all fines will be kept by the enforcing state to pay for any costs involved.
The Ministry of Justice explains: “This will not be a loss of revenue as the UK will receive the revenue from fines imposed abroad and successfully enforced over here.”
The framework will eventually apply to all EU member states. So far 13 out of 27 EU member states have signed up to the framework.
Sparks Network spokesman Bill Blakemore told TravelMail: “It’s not something that most drivers have to worry about as you won’t be chased for any fines under 70 euros and most European fines are less than this.’
EU-wide Speeding Fines ( http://www.prycewarner.com/news-eu-wide-speeding-fines-64.html )
Drivers in the EU will no longer be immune to fines when driving outside of their country of residence.
London, UK (Pryce Warner International) July 14th, 2011 – The European parliament has approved new rules that allow registration details of drivers to be more easily swapped between countries.
Previously, if speeding or another driving offence was committed outside an individual’s home country they could be safe in knowing the fine would never make it back their country of residence.
The new legislation means that from 2013 registration details of any driver commiting an offence will now be passed on to the relevant authority in individual’s home country.
Fines are set to be based on the country of offence, with the offender’s home country providing their details to the country where the offence took place.
For example, if a French driver is caught speeding in Spain, the French government will pass on the details of the offender and the individual will pay the fine according to local Spanish rates.
Offences covered include; speeding, drunk-driving, not wearing a seatbelt, using a phone while driving, not wearing a helmet and driving under the influence of illegal drugs.
EU Speed Camera Fines
The new rules are designed to act as a deterrent as foreign drivers are estimated to account for 5% of road traffic but 15% of offences. Fines and punishments will remain set by each country, as there are no plans to implement common EU fines or punishments.
Some have already pointed out that driver’s are likely to be unaware not only of the fine rates in other countries but also what speeds are illegal. Meaning many people may end up paying fines without even realising that they have done anything wrong.
......and this:
( http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1216665/Holidaymakers-pay-EU-speeding-fines-home-UK.html )
Britons caught speeding in Europe will soon be forced to pay their fine when they arrive back home in the UK if they fail to pay in the country the ticket was issued.
The new EU legislation, which comes into force on 1st October (2009), allows the government to chase any fines issued in Europe above €70 (£64)
Fines handed out to foreign nationals in the UK will also be enforced by authorities in the drivers’ home countries. However, all fines will be kept by the enforcing state to pay for any costs involved.
The Ministry of Justice explains: “This will not be a loss of revenue as the UK will receive the revenue from fines imposed abroad and successfully enforced over here.”
The framework will eventually apply to all EU member states. So far 13 out of 27 EU member states have signed up to the framework.
Sparks Network spokesman Bill Blakemore told TravelMail: “It’s not something that most drivers have to worry about as you won’t be chased for any fines under 70 euros and most European fines are less than this.’
