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1. CarboN
   06.01.2024 @ 02:36

   Hello everyone,

   Unfortunately, I have some deeply sad news to share with you.

   I don’t know if anyone currently manages this website, but as the information here kept getting more outdated, I became suspicious. To investigate further, I checked the social media accounts of the original owner and found out that he passed away, probably in late 2021 based on his latest Facebook activity. I lack additional details – I stumbled upon this information because his Facebook profile was transitioned into a memorialized profile.

   While I generally disdain speculation, acknowledging that we will probably NEVER know the actual cause of his death anyway, I’m going to make an exception that I may regret. If I were to make a wild guess, a deadly COVID-19 infection could be a probable cause. This speculation arises from the timing aligning with the peak of the deadliest COVID variant, specifically the Delta variant. Moreover, his strong opposition to COVID mitigations, as indicated in some of his latest Facebook posts, suggests a likelihood that he may not have been vaccinated or taken necessary precautions to prevent infection. At about 72 years old and being a self-proclaimed heavy smoker, these are significant risk factors for both COVID and mortality from other natural causes. In fact, we really don’t know the cause, nor will we ever know, and I sincerely apologize if this sounded like inappropriate and fallacious conjecture. As I already explained, since we will NEVER know the cause, I decided to share my biased speculation. Perhaps I’m just too obsessed with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its ongoing impact on humanity. I confess that a COVID-related death saddens me even more than a perfectly natural death because it’s technically preventable, and COVID is very likely a man-made virus. But anyway, I apologize for this big mess of a paragraph.

   May his soul find eternal peace. He will not be forgotten. Undoubtedly, his unique and significant contributions to the world have sealed a long-lasting legacy!

   On a side note, I’m still curious about the future of this website, assuming it’s not being managed by anyone (I’m actually surprised it’s still running if that’s the case). It’s a great resource, and it’s a shame that it has gotten so outdated recently. Reading some of the comments here makes me appreciate much more the power of crowdsourcing. Do you think it’s time that someone should step up and create a new similar website? If so, how would you name it? I’m not implying that I’m going to create a new such website. I’m just curious… That’s all.

   Take care folks!

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2. Murod
   16.11.2023 @ 20:31

   how can check my fine ?

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   • 4
     11.08.2024 @ 17:38

     It depends on the country, generally you can pay on ATMs in some or police stations, hope it helps.

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3. DenisCZ
   02.09.2023 @ 15:56

   !!! A BIG AMENDMENT TO THE ROAD ACT FROM 1.1.2024 IN CZECH REPUBLIC AND BAD NEWS FOR LIBERAL DRIVERS !!!

   As before, we have 4 penalty zones for speeding:

   0-9 km/h -> 1,500 – 2,000 CZK (63 – 83 EUR) on the spot, 2,000 – 5,000 CZK (83 – 208 EUR) in case of rejection of the solution on the spot and referral to administrative proceedings
   10-19 km/h in the municipality and 10-29 km/h outside the municipality -> the same financial penalty as for exceeding 9 km/h, but 2 points are added to the driver’s card.
   20-39 km/h in the municipality and 30-49 km/h outside the municipality -> 2,500 – 3,500 CZK (104 – 146 EUR) on the spot, 4,000 – 10,000 (167 – 417 EUR) in case of rejection of the solution on the spot and referral to administrative proceedings + 4 points
   40 or more in the municipality and 50 or more outside the municipality -> automatic transfer to administrative proceedings, it is not possible to solve it on the spot. Fine in the range of 7,000 – 25,000 CZK (292 – 1 042 EUR), 6 points, driving ban for 6 to 18 months.

   Other offenses monitored by the SpeedingEurope Team:

   Zero alcohol tolerance remains. If a person breathed up to 0.24 per thousand and did not present a driver’s license – he could not be arrested, he could continue driving and, given the possible physiological level of alcohol in the blood of 0.2 per thousand and the deviation of the breathalyzer 0.04 per thousand, he could win the administrative proceedings and continue to drive. !!! But the state has now introduced the fiction of withholding a driver’s license and will be able to withhold a driver’s license “virtually” without presenting it, NOT ONLY FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, BUT ALSO FOR EXCEEDING THE PERMITTED SPEED HIGHER THAN 40 KM/H IN THE MUNICIPALITY AND 50 KM/H AND MORE OUTSIDE THE MUNICIPALITY !!!!

   Sanctions for demonstrable alcohol levels (deducted from the breathalyzer, which is taken as evidence in the Czech Republic -0.24 per thousand from the measured value and -0.2 per thousand from the blood) are as follows:

   0-0.29 per thousand – 7,000 – 25,000 CZK (292 – 1 042 EUR), driving ban 6-18 months
   0.3-0.99 per thousand – 7,000 – 25,000 CZK (292 – 1 042 EUR) + 6 points, driving ban for 6-18 months
   1 per thousand and more – criminal offense – theoretical fine up to CZK 36,500,000 (1 520 833 EUR), driving ban for 1 – 10 years, community service, prison for up to 1 year without an accident, up to 3 years in case of an accident.
   (usual punishment for the first criminal prosecution of a) a working person with an average income is a fine of 10,000 – 40,000 CZK (416 – 1 666 EUR) or b) for a non-working person a suspended sentence of 3-4 months suspended for 12-18 months, or community service within 100 – 200 hours)

   Holding the phone while driving – 2,500 – 3,500 CZK (104 – 146 EUR) on the spot or 4,000 – 10,000 CZK (167 – 417 EUR) in administrative proceedings + 4 points

   Prohibition of overtaking – CZK 4,500 – 5,500 (188 – 229 EUR) on the spot or CZK 7,000 – 25,000 (292 – 1 042 EUR) in administrative proceedings + 6 points

   Running a red light – 4,500 – 5,500 CZK (188 – 229 EUR) on the spot or 7,000 – 25,000 CZK (292 – 1 042 EUR) in administrative proceedings + 6 points. A driving ban for 4 – 6 months is at risk here only if you deliberately do not stop at a red light or start to elude the police against an instruction or call to stop.

   The current exchange rate is 24 CZK for 1 euro and 22 CZK for 1 dollar.

   The number of points remains the same – 12 points. For new drivers who have obtained a driver’s license for the first time, there are only 6 points for a period of 2 years from the acquisition of the driver’s license.

   New possibility to drive from the age of 17 under the supervision of a mentor.

   The points also apply to foreign drivers. Points are always recorded – whether the offense is resolved on the spot or in administrative proceedings.

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4. Stefan A
   25.06.2023 @ 16:09

   So according to the snobs running this site Bulgaria is not in Europe? Been there and under that name since 681 AD but not in Europe? Not fancy-schmancy enough or just the usual European stratification? And Romania is not there too.
   They are both in EU but that’s EU spirit of inclusion for you.
   Take it easy.

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5. D
   14.03.2023 @ 01:52

   It would be super helpful to add what happens when you get a driving ban, i.e. in which country is it instant (e.g. France where you can’t drive anymore instantly after caught) or where you can „start“ your driving ban later (e.g. Germany where you can complete your trip and send license at any point within 3 months)

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6. Ciara
   08.02.2022 @ 17:06

   Hi there,

   I was hoping to contact you privately by email on behalf of my client.
   Can you please let me know your email?

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7. e-markets
   02.10.2021 @ 09:12

   e-enable

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8. Kristoffer
   12.05.2021 @ 16:56

   Update for the Danish section:

   A new penal law has been in effect since 31st of march, intended to target a specific few, but it’s having big impacts, and affects regular people and businesses too. It evolved around confiscating vehicles in cases of reckless driving. It was meant to target the few people who specificity rented sports cars to speed in, where they could avoid loosing expensive vehicles, at you would owning a sport scar and speeding some 200km/h. During the last month, it has however become clear, that foreigners and innocent people gets impacted. Because if you lend your car our to a person, that then crosses these high berries of this specific penal law, the vehicle gets confiscated. Many are of course shocked to loose their vehicles, and the criminal driver will also be liable to replace the cost of the vehicle (because it’s not returned, so this could be a lot of money for a foreigner, coming to Denmark, lending a Porsche for a week and purposely speeding to these levels).

   the “insanity” levels (as nicknamed) of reckless driving in broad terms:
   Either due to “normal” reckless driving with manslaughter or damage to health or body. (what foreigners might expect i guess)
   Or, the apparent surprising one: Above 200km/h at any point. Violating more than 100% of speed limit. Blood alcohol level of more than 2.0. Prearticular reckless driving (i.e. organized illegal races).

   The punishment will be a confiscated vehicle (in particular if your not the owner, as this was the main objective of the law) and that the driver is liable for the loss of this car. Amongst increases in jail punishment (if applicable)

   It’s only a month old, so i haven’t found a good, english worded explanation of this yet. Maybe contact our road bureaus or media? They’ll all speak english.
   A leasing company made this hastily description in english available for their international lenders:
   https://www.leaseplan.com/en-dk/news/new-law-regarding-insane-driving/

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9. Dale Lomas
   15.06.2020 @ 16:12

   Hi,

   Fingers crossed I’ve got the right email for this.
    
   It’s Dale Lomas from Jaguar Race Taxi at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

   Hope all’s well,
    
   I’m emailing you because I saw several guest posts on your blog related to my job and racing experience,
    
   And wanted to ask you personally,

   Do you accept articles from niche experts on your website?
    
   I started my working life as a motorcycle journalist, but as my curiosity increased, this soon diversified to the point of hilarity. 
    
   My roles at Motorcycle News and Performance Bikes put me in a dozen crazy situations every year for over half a decade.
    
   And I wanted to see if you’d be interested in a small collaboration?
    
   You can find more about me here:

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XNhOAUlgTg

   Looking forward to working with you, and have a nice day.
     
    
   Respectfully,
    
   Dale

   P:S: Here are some posts by me on top websites in this niche:

   https://jalopnik.com/my-race-car-caught-on-fire-and-that-shit-was-not-fun-1782774304

   https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a32336506/nurburgring-socially-distant-lapping-visit/

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10. Potocki
    30.04.2020 @ 01:08

    Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan. Only a part of Gerogia is considered Europe but in case somebody landed in Caucasus.
    Georgia. The roads in Georgia are average and the way of their driving resembles a bit Romania or Bulgaria. If you are careful you should be fine. Not many speed controls nor speed cameras in the country, but especialy in Tbilisi you have a lot of speed cameras which are said to send your pictures straight to your rental company (mayby also the border post is you drove into..I don’t know). In the country I was speeding a bit as usually and nothing happened. Keeping the speed of 100-120 in a 90 zone was feasible and safe for most of my way. In Tbilisi better to be carefull for cameras. The limits are (if remeber correctly) 60kmh (city), 90 kmh (country), 110 kmh (motorways) but the signs may set lower limits of course.
    Armenia. Nice people and nature, but road-wise – Back to USSR!. Definitely most ‘Soviet’ roads in Caucasus. The quality of most roads is African. And I do not mean Morocco or South Africa. First if you see a road on the map “something may be realy there”. But don’t be sure it is a road. ‘Main roads’ on the map may be gravel, sometimes in a shape that does not allow you to go unless you have a high suspenssion 4×4. And you won’t be speeding there unless you drive a battle tank. 30kmh average on some of main roads – may not be a bad average.  Key word – ask locals (in Russian or Armenian). If they tell you ‘you will not pass’ or ‘better go the other way’ – follow their instructions. Eg. if you are going from Georgia to Erevan – choose the road that your Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourages you to use – the one close to Azeri border. If you choose the other one you may need a road assistance. Speed limits are said to be 40-60 in the city and 90 kmh outside (there are streches of motoway with higher limit of 110) but I haven’t seen any police patrol with radar gun and had seen only a few speed cameras. Visible during the day. Not realy at night. Erevan is also quite hard to navigate if you are not familiar with the city.

    Azerbaijan is however A TOTALY DIFFERENT STORY. The roads are good quality. The tarmac is even BUT…… After crossing Georgian-Azeri border I drove around 150 km from the border until I see a light flashing. It was middle of the night (2-3 am), I was tired but HADN’T SEEN ANY SPEEDCAMERA NOR ANY FLASH SUGGESTING THAT I WOULD APPEAR ON SMB’S PICTURE.  It was dark as hell and the light flashing was a police officer stopping me. He introduced himself, then CALLED ME BY MY NAME. Then he explained me that, “I had driven 150 km since I crossed the border and I already got two speeding violations. Because I was first time in Azerbaijan (HE KNEW IT, I didn’t tell him!) he ereased me one of the violations”. The other was to be paid at the border while coming back. The car was in Gergian plates belonging to a rental company. There was no other way he knew my name, nationality, the fact that it’s my first time in the country as he had this data from the border post live. And they had to have infrared systems on the road watching me so they knew my speeding violations. After a minute of talking he agreed to erease my second violation and asked to be careful. No money, no corruption! I was in a shock. And it seems he stopped me just to warn me… Respect! So the speed limits are generaly 60kmh (city), 90kmh (country), 110 kmh (motorways) and however strange it may sound to hear it from me (=D ) it’s probably better to follow them and don’t speed more then 10 kmh over the limit (which is set to be the tolerance, but haven’t checked it) unless you realy know where are you and how things work.
    Speed safely!

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11. Peter Schindler
    29.04.2020 @ 03:55

    Just today, April 29, 2020, I came across this:

    https://efahrer.chip.de/news/fahrverbot-bei-21-kmh-zu-schnell-warum-das-besonders-bei-e-autos-riskant-ist_102288

    There seems to be a significant change in Germany.  

    Unverified

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12. Boiberbinger
    22.04.2020 @ 19:00

    Starting at 28.04.2020, Germany has higher fines for speeding. You’ll get points on your license and driving bans quicker than before. See more at: https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/news/stvo-novelle-tritt-am-28-april-in-kraft-neue-bussgelder-und-fahrverbote-2144597/

    Also: Germany has a rule of “Vorsatz” or “intention”. If you exceed the limit by the double of the amount (like speeding with 100 in a 50 zone), your fine is doubled.

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    • Potocki
      01.05.2020 @ 00:03

      Bad news! Until now Germany was a place were you could drive normally and not ‘look more for the police than at the road’.

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13. Alex
    20.01.2020 @ 14:26

    The fines are in 2020 higher in Netherlands for speeding.
    Example 21+km/h motorway is 186€ “Snelweg”.

    Check here:
    https://www.ad.nl/auto/dit-zijn-alle-verkeersboetes-van-2020~a872914a/

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      05.02.2020 @ 14:46

      Thank You! Now corrected.

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      • Marian M
        13.01.2021 @ 06:50

        Hi,
        In Romania legal speed, but there is a tolerance of 10 km / h.
        “The maximum speed limits set by the Highway Code are:
        in localities: 50 km / h (there may be an upper limit, but not higher than 80 km / h, or a lower one, but not lower than 30 km / h);
        outside the localities:
        o 130 km / h on highways;
        o 100 km / h on express or European national roads;
        o 90 km / h on the other road categories.”
        https://www.politiaromana.ro/ro/comunicate/respectati-viteza-legala

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      • Marian M
        13.01.2021 @ 06:59

        Romania
        Fines in terms of recorded speed
        10-20 km / h above the maximum allowed speed: two or three fine points (290 or 435 lei), to which are added two penalty points
        21-30 km / h above the maximum allowed speed: four or five fine points (580 or 725 lei), to which are added three penalty points
        31-40 km / h above the maximum allowed speed: from six to eight fine points (from 870 to 1,160 lei), to which are added four penalty points
        41-50 km / h above the maximum allowed speed: from nine to 20 penalty points (from 1,305 to 2,900 lei), to which are added six penalty points
        more than 50 km / h above the maximum speed limit: from nine to 20 fine points, plus suspension of the license for a period of 90 days
        On the other hand, drivers can be fined two or three fine points if they drive unjustifiably at a speed of at least 10 km / h below the minimum required by law.

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14. Philippine Peso
    18.12.2019 @ 13:44

    Robust

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15. Small
    16.12.2019 @ 06:21

    copying

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16. Daniel
    18.09.2019 @ 12:01

    i found this website that calculates speeding fines in iceland as well as some DUI stuff
    https://www.samgongustofa.is/umferd/nam-og-rettindi/sektir-og-vidurlog/sektarreiknir/

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    • Daniel
      27.09.2019 @ 12:01

      I also managed to find some numbers on speeding infractions in Hungary. i found it on this website about traffic laws and thought i would share it for anyone interested: https://net.jogtar.hu/jogszabaly?docid=A0700410.KOR

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17. Potocki
    19.06.2019 @ 19:08

    Hi, going to Belarus for the weekend.
    Any piece of advice?

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18. Lourdes
    07.03.2019 @ 12:33

    Hi everybody,
    A friend of mine got some speeding tickets in Italy lat year. He has already paid half of them, but as they are quite expensive, he has still 2 to pay. He is traveling back to Europe (Germany) this month. His main concern about this is whether he has to paid everything in advance (prior to entry the UE) or he will be fine just by presenting the already paid fines?.
    If he doesn’t pay all of them, will he get any penalty at migrations or customs?
    Thanks in advance! I’d really appreciate any useful information

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    • Potocki
      19.06.2019 @ 19:06

      Where are you from Lourdes? If you are from outside EU and you are entering an EU country different from the one that has fined you I wouldn’t bother. Nobody will try to collect the fees. If it would be the same country (eg. Italy) it depends on their internal law. Some contries may collect it (eg. Austria) some not (eg. Poland).

      I hope that helps.

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19. Potocki
    03.03.2019 @ 17:37

    I know Morroco is not Europe, but just in case you were going there.. ;-). I did 1300 km there recently. The traffic is quite civilised as for an African countries. It gets a bit more tricky in the cities, but still compared to eg. Egypt it’s Europe. Locals respect most of traffic rules except some speedlimits (which do also do not respect, right ;-). If you are used to driving in Central/Eastern European cities (or Paris, Rome etc. 😉 ) you’ll be fine there. The speed limits are 60 city, 100 country, 120 at the highways. Drivers do not follow them strictly, but haven’t seen anybody going very fast (I think I got overtaken twice and I was driving a Fiat Panda ;-). The different thing is with speed limit signs. On the roads you may meet ridiculous speed limits like 20kmh on a major road only because there is a crossroad where you have a priority. Nobody respects that limits. I even made a picture of myself going 150kmh at that 20 kmh limit while the locals weren’t slowing down there from their speed. I haven’t seen any speed control nor speed cameras, but the locals told me that they happen. There are however police controls usually in well known and visible places. You need to slow down and pass through or stop if they show you to stop. The police I met was very kind and respectfull to me. Opposite to most locals they spoke perfect English. The roads that are newly built are of good quality, but older once maybe worse. The colour of the road on the map may not be the right indicator. It’s better to ask locals or the police. I was shown a grey road (dirt track) on the map which was a beautiful asphalted road through Altas mountains and was warned agains a good looking yellow road on the map (secondary, asphalted road) that was supposed to be in a terrible condition. Generally it is drivable country with some magnifficent views in the mountains and at the desert. One more thing. Be careful at the roundabouts. The Morrocans drive through roundabouts as …there was no roundabout = as straigh as possible. So if there is a 2 lane road approaching a roundabout you may be sure that the driver on the right lane will change lane to the left and back to the right while going through the roundabout without using a blinker or looking at the mirrors.

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20. Kolorclmx
    17.10.2018 @ 15:43

    What’s up to all! I’m grateful for this website.

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21. William Johnson
    29.07.2018 @ 17:01

    Tons of useful information, knowledge is power in the “speeding” industry.
    Although I haven’t found anything about radar detectors? Like where do they are allowed and where not?

    Here’s a map I recently shared, I think it might be helpful for some:
    https://www.ratedradardetector.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/europe-laws-map.png

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      13.09.2018 @ 14:30

      Thank you! This map is now included above.

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22. Potocki
    19.07.2018 @ 19:43

    MALTA  In Malta you have roads in a worse condition than in most places in Europe, but still you can drive them. They are bumpy, curvy with uneven, often broken tarmac. The speed limits are 50kmh in the city and 80 kmh outside, but the roads are so curvy and so poor that it is not that easy to go much faster. There are some speed cameras on main roads but not many( I’ve seen 2-3, some say that they are 10 and measure average speed). There is a lot of police but it’s probably not the traffic police (seen 1-2 controlling cars). The driving style is something between Souther Europe and Middle East.  If there is a place in front people move on but rather slowly, respecting the priority rule when they realy feel you are not going to stop and yield. They drive slowly but may turn with no signals, use 2 lanes instead of one.  As it was outside Europe a ‘highway’ does not necessarily mean dual carriageway with no crossings. The local roads may have ony 1 lane (in both directions). Often you have an impression that you are driving into somebody’s farm while actualy driving along a major road.
    I don’t know what are the fines for speeding unfortunately, but I do not thing there is a big chance of getting a ticket.
    Speed safely and don’t get caught!

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      21.07.2018 @ 01:29

      THX!

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    • Daniel Williams
      05.08.2019 @ 12:39

      Why no info on Hungry?

      It’s part of the Eu.

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23. Leo
    07.07.2018 @ 23:07

    CH (Swiss/Switzerland):

    Here are the regular fine.
    https://www.ch.ch/en/driving-over-speed-limit/

    Be careful by driving fast! By driving faster than:
    070km/h in 30km/h areas
    100km/h in 50km/h areas
    140km/h in 80km/h areas
    and over 80km/h more on the motorway
    the law allows to give you a fine up to CHF 1’000’000.- and up to 4 Years prison in that case!!!

    https://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/19580266/index.html (language only DE,FR,IT)

    the licence withdrawn in the list are not correct. Its: +65/+100/+145km/h
    the fine in swiss are really expensive when reporting of an offense! so Switzerland is a great country to enjoy the mountain roads. But the police and law are insane!!!

    regards

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      21.07.2018 @ 01:32

      Thank You. I will check this.

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24. Alex
    28.05.2018 @ 09:42

    Urban areas – speed limit – 50 km/h
    Fines for speeding in urban areas:
    +10 km/h – 10 Eur
    +11-20 km/h – 25 Eur
    +21-30 km/h – 50 Eur (+2 points for local licence holder)
    +31-40 km/h – 200 Eur (+6 points for local licence holder)
    +41- 50 km/h – 300 Eur (+12 points for local licence holder)
    +51-55 km/h – 350 Eur (+16 points for local licence holder, 3 month of licence)
    each additional 5 km/h gives another +25 Eur of fines.

    Outside urban areas = 90 km/h
    Highway – 140 km/h

    Fines for non-urban areas:
    +10 km/h – 10 Eur
    +11-20 km/h – 25 Eur
    +21-30 km/h – 50 Eur (+2 points for local licence holder)
    +31-40 km/h – 150 Eur (+6 points for local licence holder)
    +41- 50 km/h – 200 Eur (+12 points for local licence holder)
    +51-55 km/h – 300 Eur (+16 points for local licence holder)
    each additional 5 km/h gives another +25 Eur of fines.

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    • Kristian
      25.06.2018 @ 20:32

      I guess this is Bulgaria

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25. MartinKax
    22.04.2018 @ 08:07

    Hi All im newbie here. Good article! Thx! Thx!

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26. Otto
    29.03.2018 @ 18:23

    Hi there guys

    I would like to know where i can fine the stats of how many traffic fines get issued in Europe or even better in every country in Europe i have looked around but havent found a solid indication what the numbers are, any help would be great thanks.

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    • Potocki
      03.04.2018 @ 11:24

      Good idea. I’ll try to find numbers for Poland. In some regions police even have targets for fines (each policeman has to fine minimum given number of drivers one each patrol…..). Insane! Even policemen complain about it.

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      • Potocki
        16.04.2018 @ 20:12

        Hi Otto,
        I’ve had a look into statistics for Poland, althought I thought it will be easier to get to. In 2017 the Police issued 3 594 405 traffic tickets until 26 Dec (I do not know why they are doing this stat that way). If you assume that it is roughly 10.000 per day and Christmas period is a busy one for the Police I would say it makes around 100.000 more = 3,7 mln in 2017 (for aroung 4,4 mln traffic offences).  It was 150.000 more than in 2016 so you may count 3,55 mln in 2016. I do not have the split but most of them were for speeding (that’s where I am 😉 ), then failure to give way, then offences against pedestrians. 2015 I do not have. In 2014 there was 2,5 mln tickets (1,5 mln speeding, 400k seatbelts, then overtaking). The nation all together is around 38 mln people (+0,5-1 mln migrants), 28,7 mln registered vehicles (including 22 mln passenger cars)  although even 10 mln maybe actualy scrapped – around 18 mln on the roads. Difficult to find how many peopple have driving license, probably over 20 mln. 2017 fatalities 2800. Hope that helps.

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        • Potocki
          12.12.2018 @ 16:44

          Hi Otto,
          Nobody else interested in stats? Said a bit. As we are being brainwashed by the media with their misinterpretations…

27. Don Quixote
    17.02.2018 @ 23:34

    Croatia:

    Residential/urban areas –  50 km/h speed limit

    License withdrawn – 100 km/h

    Jail sentence or heavy fine – 100+ km/h

    Fine +21 km/h – 135 EUR

    Outside of urban areas – 90 km/h speed limit

    License withdrawn – 141 km/h

    Fine +21 km/h – 67 EUR

    Expressway – 100 km/h speed limit

    License withdrawn – 151 km/h

    Fine +21 km/h – 67 EUR

    Motorway – 130 km/h speed limit

    License withdrawn – 181 km/h

    Fine +21 km/h – 67 EUR

    https://gov.hr/moja-uprava/promet-i-vozila/sigurnost-na-cesti/ogranicenje-brzine-na-cestama/312

    https://www.digured.hr/cadial/searchdoc.php?action=search&lang=hr&query=%22Zakon+o+sigurnosti+prometa+na+cestama+%28NN+067%2F2008%29%22&searchText=on&searchTitle=on&resultdetails=basic&filteracttype=all&filterfields=all&filtereuchapter=all&resultlimitnum=10&bid=RFjb%2bCBapBjvRsxALchsmA%3d%3d&annotate=on

    https://www.automoto.com.hr/kor-info/kazne.htm

    https://www.instruktor-voznje.com.hr/zabrana_upravljanja_motornim_vozilom/

    https://www.sigurno-voziti.net/propisi/propisi03.htm#4

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    • Don Quixote
      17.02.2018 @ 23:38

      I forgot,

      Outside of urban areas, expressways, and motorways, heavy fine, from 403 EUR to 941 EUR

      Reply

      • SpeedingEurope Team
        04.03.2018 @ 18:15

        Thank You!
        Croatia is now up!

        Reply

28. Zoltán Deme
    10.12.2017 @ 11:56

    Hi

    Hungary:

    up to 110km/h: +15km/h is allowed by the cameras.
    110-130km/h: +20km/h is allowed by the cameras.

    Examples:
    50km/h – maximum 65km/h
    90km/h – maximum 105km/h
    110km/h – maximum 130km/h
    130km/h – maximum 150km/h

    Info is from a police friend.

    My tempomat is set to 156km/h, that is 149-150km/h @ GPS. I haven’t received any fine for the last 7 years.

    Reply

    • SpeedingEurope Team
      19.01.2018 @ 16:18

      Thank you 🙂
      Hungary (besides Bulgaria and Romania) is one of the few major European countries syill missing from SpeedingEurope.
      Do you have any idea of where I can find more information on Hungary?

      Reply

      • Georgi
        24.02.2018 @ 11:57

        Hi SpeedingEurope Team,

        Where did you find the information that Bulgaria and Romania has not signed the agreement?
        I couldn’t find any details about it…

        Reply

        • SpeedingEurope Team
          04.03.2018 @ 12:58

          Not certain what you mean?

    • Michal
      30.07.2019 @ 20:03

      Dear Zoltán Deme

      I am looking for that information and cannot find it anywhere. Does the fine amount increases over time if not paid on specified time?

      Some people say that If the ticket is not payed in time it might got higer 2 or even 3 times, is it true according to your knowledge?

      Reply

29. Potocki
    23.10.2017 @ 13:18

    SpeedingEurope Team, I know that it is Speeding Europe, but maybe we should have another subpage along with Europe and specific countries, that would be titled WORLD where we could share some info about non-European countries? What do you think?
    P

    Reply

30. Potocki
    23.10.2017 @ 13:16

    Oman.* I know that Oman is in Asia, not Europe, but just in case somebody was interested.] In Oman you have roads in a great condition, often better than in Europe. Wide 2-5 lane highways, even country roads. It would be great if only: 1. some m….s put a speed bump throwing you up in the air in places you wouldn’t suspect them to be; 2. somebody didn’t put a speedcamera every few kms.  1. Speedbump in the Oman, similar to Emirates means something different than a speedbump in Europe. In Europe if you have a speed limit of let’s say 30kmh and a speedbump, you may most of the time go 30kmh and don’t experience a lift off while driving over the bump. It’s a for of saying ‘do not go faster than the limit’. In the Emirates you often have a 80 kmh limit just before the bump, but trying to drive over it at 80 kmh will give you an unexpected flying lesson (and you suspension will probably loose some parts)! The bumps are terrible and the only way to go smoothly over them is to stop in front of them or slow down to max 20kmh regardles what speed limit sign stays 20 before. 2. Omanis started following the anti-speeding hysteria recently. On some roads there is no speed cameras, on some they are everey 1-5 km there is a speed camera! The tolerance is from 10kmh over the limit to 20 kmh over the limit. The penalties are SAID TO BE VERY LOW! There is however a lot of police. My advice: follow the locals. If  they speed over 10 kmh it means that the pictures are done at 11 kmh and above, if they go 19 kmh it means that you can also do so. The good news is that THERE IS NO INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN OMAN AND EMIRATES. So if you rented your car in Emirates and went to Oman you can make yourself feel like a star in flashlights, being photographed by paparazzi (ok, not realy ‘speedcameras’ 😉 ) and come back to Emirates without having to pay anything.
    As in many places outside Europe a ‘highway’ does not necessarily mean dual carriageway with no crossings. Dual – yes, crossings maybe, so may be speedbumps, roundabouts etc. Watch you fuel! In urban areas you have gas stations every few dozen km, but if you drive out to the desert you may not see one for eg. 200km. If you are going there take a lot o water with you also.
    Speed safely and don’t get caught!

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    • Potocki
      09.07.2020 @ 00:37

      Oman has started to exchange data with Emirates. So if you rent a car in Emirates and drive to Oman your speeding violations will come to you rental company. So be careful!
      My violations have come (8 vilations * 25EUR each), but 2 years after, so I had a strong argument with my bank and they cancelled the payment. So no casualties! B-).
      Speed safely and don’t get caught!

      Reply

31. Potocki
    23.10.2017 @ 13:10

    Emirates.* I know that Emirates are in Asia, not Europe, but just in case somebody was interested.] In Emirates you have roads in a great condition, often better than in Europe. Wide 2-5 lane highways, even country roads. It would be great if only: 1. some m….s put a speed bump throwing you up in the air in places you wouldn’t suspect them to be; 2. somebody put a speedcamera every few kms.  1. Speedbump in the Emirates means something different than a speedbump in Europe. In Europe if you have a speed limit of let’s say 30kmh and a speedbump, you may most of the time go 30kmh and don’t experience a lift off while driving over the bump. It’s a for of saying ‘do not go faster than the limit’. In the Emirates you often have a 80 kmh limit just before the bump, but trying to drive over it at 80 kmh will give you an unexpected flying lesson (and you suspension will probably loose some parts)! The bumps are terrible and the only way to go smoothly over them is to stop in front of them or slow down to max 20kmh regardles what speed limit sign stays 20 before. 2. Unfortunately Emiratis follow the anti-speeding paranoia and the do it their way. Everey 1-5 km there is a speed camera on pretty every major road! The tolerance is from 10kmh over the limit to 20 kmh over the limit. The penalties are supposed to be high! My advice: follow the locals. If  they speed over 10 kmh it means that the pictures are done at 11 kmh and above, if they go 19 kmh it means that you can also do so. It seems that there is worse in Dubai and it gets more relaxed while driving south.
    Es in many places outside Europe a ‘highway’ does not necessarily mean dual carriageway with no crossings. Dual – yes, crossings maybe, so may be speedbumps, roundabouts etc. Watch you fuel! In urban areas you have gas stations every few dozen km, but if you drive out to the desert you may not see one for eg. 200km. If you are going there take a lot o water with you also.
    Speed safely and don’t get caught!

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32. Potocki
    09.10.2017 @ 13:10

    Jordan.* I know that Jordan is in Asia, not Europe, but just in case somebody was interested.]
    In Jordan you have roads in a worse condition than in Europe, but still you can drive them. Some are nice and even, some feature rough surfaces.The good news is that, there is very few speed cameras. The is A LOT OF POLICE standing on the shoulder of the road or some special post along the road,but most of the time THEY ARE NOT ABOUT SPEED. They’re more interested in terrorist stuff and general safety. Es in many places outside Europe a ‘highway’ does not necessarily mean dual carriageway with no crossings. Dual – yes, crossings maybe, so may be speedbumps, roundabouts etc. The problem is often the quality of asphalt. On Desert Highway, most of the time is more than rough in many parts. My average speed on the highway was slightly above 100 kmh. People drive in a very relaxed manner. They generaly do not use turn signals. Just slowly move to the other lane. I don’t know what are the fines for speeding unfortunately.
    Speed safely and don’t get caught!

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33. Czech citizen
    19.09.2017 @ 02:33

    The Czech republic is relatively free country by money fines but generally strict by drive forbiddens. In Czech republic was introduced point system. Every driver start with zero and if collect 12 points then lose license for 1 year – no chance give them back after half. The point system also apllies for foreigners. If you don’t  some point violation for 1 year after last point violation administrative officer delete 4 points from your account. Driver can also attend a certificated slide school at certificated location and delete 3 points each calendar year – it costs about 4.000 CZK (154 EUR) but driver mustn’t more than 10 points on account and on the training day no one for 6 and more points.

    Standard speed limits are 50 km/h in villages/cities (by IP 12 a and IS 12b signs – https://www.bezpecnecesty.cz/data/web/dopravni-vychova/dopravni-vychova-znacky-obec.jpg), 90 km/h outside urban areas, 110 km/h on speed roads (https://www.pneu-poradna.cz/sites/default/files/silnice.png) and 130 on motorways (https://www.pneu-poradna.cz/sites/default/files/dalnice.png) – speed may be reduced for unlimited km/h but increase to maximal 30 km/h above standard limit and only in towns. Other special speed limits are 80 km/h on speed roads and motorways in urban areas, 20 km/h in residental and pedestrian zone, 50 km/h 50 m before train crossroad – with white flashing and 30 km/h 50 m before without this (warn sings are plant 240, 160, 80 meters before rail track), 50 km/h if you use snow chains,.

    Radar detectors are legal but laser jammers cause 5.000 – 10.000 CZK, no points, drive ban – many rich peoples have it, but policemans may measure speed by pasiv machines like PolCam 2006, Travimo Gesig, Minispeed 2000 (only compare speed with suspicious driver and start 100 m – 9999 m sectional measurement).

    Measure cars are almost always hidden – Škoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI 4×4 80 vehicles – active radar, Škoda Superb II facelift 18 vehicles – pasiv and 3 radars, Volkswagen Passat B6 R36 16 vehicles – pasiv – but most are K.O., Volkswagen Passat B7 20 vehicles – active radar, and others mostly Škoda Fabia I, Škoda Octavia I, II, II facelift – active radars, 3x Ford Mondeo ST 220 – pasive – thats all. And always have dark rear windows, obviously long antenne – only shorter have new Octavia III. With police car measure with laser on 3 legs stativ and from car with new LaserCam 4 and sometimes TruCam.

    Stationary speed measure is new “cancer” who comes with new amendment to law. It added new practise of the administrative officer process and courts that user/owner of car is responsible for all offenses that someone do with his/her car unless the driver allow that drove concrete person. It could apply on speed, drive on redlight by automatic technical device used without operator and if policeman catch forbidden parking but doesn’t catch driver.

    Most segmental measurements are well-visible using calibration lines on the road and cameras above the road. A warning is also common, but it isn’t require by law. Sometimes it is also measured from radar in roadside boxes or induction loops in the road.

    Warnings on stationary measurnments in navigation are allowed.

    Threre are four categories of road penalties for speeding:

    Firstly is 0-5 km/h above in urban areas and 0-10 km/h outside urban areas => to 1.000 CZK/37 EUR on the spot (generally 500 CZK/18,5 EUR – it depends on what policeman you encounter + his mood, in ideal by law it is may on conditions – traffic, weather, pedestrians, cyclist…) or 1.500-2.500 CZK/58-96 EUR in case of disagree in administrative officer process  no drivers ban, points, jail etc…
    Second is 6-19 km/h above in urban areas and 11-29 km/h outside urban areas => the same money fine but +2 points.
    Third is 20-39 km/h above in urban areas and 30-49 km/h outside urban areas => to 2.500 CZK/96 EUR + 3 points (generally 1.000 CZK/37 EUR – it depends on what policeman you encounter + his mood and your behavior, in ideal by law it is may on conditions – traffic, weather, pedestrians, cyclist…) or 2.500-5.000 CZK/96-192 EUR in case of disagree in administrative officer process also 3 points and 1-6 months driver ban warning if you do the same thing in to 1 years after firstly (chance to give them back after half).
    Fourth is 40+ km/h above in urban areas and 50+ km/h outside urban areas => it could be solve only in administrative officer process for 5.000 – 10.000 CZK/192-384 EUR, 6-12 months driver ban + 5 points (chance give them back after half).

    Policemans apply standard tolerance – 3 km/h for speed up to 100 km/h and – 3 % of 101 km/h and above.

    You have two chances – pay smaller penalty on the spot or higher penalty and 1.000CZK for administrative officer process. If you don’t agree with offense, you may (aspecially for foreigners) have to cash bail 3.500 – 50.000CZK/135 – 1923 EUR but it could be if maximal tax for traffic violation is 5.000 CZK/192 EUR and more + amount of the deposit mustn’t exceed of maximum amount of the fine that can be imposed for the offense.

    Police officers sometimes try to keep the driver up and even if he don’t, he raises the fact that he was driving too fast and whether he is willing to pay the fine without any proof. I would like to see the photo, or transfer the case to administrative proceedings.

    Overtaking forbidden => same restrictions as 40+ and 50+ over speed limits but 7 points.
    Drive on redlight => same restrictions as 20-39 and 30-49 over speed limits but 5 points.
    If you don’t use safety belt => to 2.000 CZK/74 EUR on the spot (generally 100-500 CZK/4-18,5 EUR it depends on what policeman you encounter + his mood, in ideal by law it is may on conditions – traffic, weather, pedestrians, cyclist…) or 1.500-2.500 CZK/58-96 EUR in case of disagree in administrative officer process + 3 points.
    Drivers have to lights on whole year 24/7 – simply always => if not => to 2.000 CZK/74 EUR on the spot (generally 100-500 CZK/4-18,5 EUR – it depends on what policeman you encounter + his mood, in ideal by law it is may on conditions – traffic, weather, pedestrians, cyclist…) or 1.500-2.500 CZK/58-96 EUR in case of disagree in administrative officer process  no drivers ban, points, jail etc…
    You can’t hold mobil phone or other speech and recording equipment. => same as no lights, but with 2 points.

    Summer tires has to 1,6mm tire tread pattern and winter tires 4 mm. Winter tires are require from 1.11. to 31.3. if possible ice/snow on the road or there is.

    0 promile alcohol tolerance. But if you don’t agree with drink alcohol, you give probably no sanction up to 0,24 promile and from measurment minus 0,24 (for example 0,26-0,24=0,02 proof alcohol in blood) by breath analyzer and 0,2 by blood.
    0-0,3 proof promile => 2.500-20.000 CZK (96 EUR – 770 EUR) + 6-12 months drive ban (change give them back after half)
    0,31-0,99 proof primile => same fine and restriction + 7 points
    1 proof promile => 1-10 years drive ban, to 1 year in jail (6 monts – 3 years if traffic accident) and 7 points – but mostly financial penalty, conditional jail delay up to 5 years).

    Actual exchange rate for about 26-27 CZK for 1 EUR.

    Source for control: https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2000-361

    Kickdown gas pedal to floor, keep smile and I am apologize for my bad english. 😉

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    • Czech citizen
      19.09.2017 @ 02:43

      That’s speed tolerance means how much policeman have to reduce from measure speed. But generally state police mostly reduce 13-25 km/h – more in outside urban areas. The city police measure much less but with smaller tolerance.

      Reply

      • Czech citizen
        19.09.2017 @ 02:46

        Means if you drive  to 105 km/h on 90 km/h, you probably haven’t to stop by police.

        Reply

      • Potocki
        21.09.2017 @ 22:06

        To je dobre! Thank you for a very detailed decsripion. So, I understand that going 24-29 kmh over the limit on highways and 14-19 kmn in cities should be relatively safe, right? What speed would you say is ok in terms of relatively low risk of being caught and low penalty if got caught?
        Best
        Potocki

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        • Potocki
          21.09.2017 @ 22:09

          How would you describe, is there ‘a lot’ of speed control in Czech Republic or not? In Slovakia eg. they have a lot, happens to have 6 speed gun patrols in 50 km. In Poland eg. it’s much less. Usually 1-2 in 100-200 km.

        • Czech citizen
          22.09.2017 @ 14:20

          I answer both of your replies.

          1) I recommend for sure +13 tacho (about +9 to +11 real) and drive with smile and relax in urban areas. Outside urban areas i don’t say for sure but sometimes is +15 km/h tolerance, sometimes is +25 km/h – it depends on weather, traffic intensity, pedestrians and cyclist, but i say most on policeman, his mood and his/her chief – hard to say but +20 tacho may be safe everytime outside urban areas.  But hard to say, some patrol don’t stop you for 160 tacho on speed, some patrols yes.

          Especially I always transfer my violation to administrative process (they always make mistakes – if the appeal is written well and in the range of 10-20 pages, you probably always win – i had 6 wins at past), don’t agree with fine on the spot and drive free, relax, safety (look up on situation, no on tachometer) on high speeds. But it requires a lot of skills in practice of the courts and their conclusions and well speak czech. In case of lose you pay more + 1.000 CZK/37EUR process fee and you have one chance appeal with suspensive (in proceedings a regional fines administrative office) but if you too lose you may turn to court – costs 3.000 CZK court fee without lawyer – standardly no suspensive, but on demand mostly yes, last chance is cassation complaint to Supreme Administrative Court – 5.000 CZK court fee and you have to lawyer about for 20.000 CZK.  You also risk a cash bail 135 – 1923 EUR  as i wrote, especially if you foreigner and you will probably be unavailable for offense office.

          Second chance is radar detector – absolutely legal and laser jammer – only for 5.000-10.000 CZK – no chance to drive ban and jail – only fine and be aware of  hidden pasiv policeman cars – I wrote types in first post. Since the change of the law, when this amount of fines is set, I don’t  know about a single case when the police tried to punish (it is time consuming, it is necessary to make an expert opinion, etc.). In the past, when a fine of up to CZK 100,000, I know 2 cases from of the whole Czech republic, when a fine of 15,000 and 50,000 CZK was imposed – but only in Pardubice.

          2) Absolutely no. That’s good on Czech republic. There is a one of the strictest point system on the world (and 6-12 months drive ban for 40+ and 50+ speeding, forbidden overtaking) but very low police controls frequency aspecially those who measure speed. Relatively often stop by regular coloured police car and submit you breathe test for alcohol (sometimes in sort of peoples submit too on spit drug test), they also require a driving license, a technical card, insurance card, ID card, sometimes they want to see mandatory equipment, but I do not expect this in the case of a foreigner.

          In the end – usually happens that no speed control on 300km trip in CZ, but you meet some standard coloured traffic patrols. But you probably meet stationary enforcement – segmental speed measure, redlight detection cameras, radar roadside boxes, induction loops in the road.

    • SpeedingEurope Team
      21.09.2017 @ 18:06

      Thank You!
      The Czech Republic is now on my list 🙂

      Reply

      • Czech citizen
        22.09.2017 @ 14:27

        Thank you very much. Will be some detailed site about Czech republic like a other important countries like Switzerland, Norway, Spain, Finland…?

        Reply

        • SpeedingEurope Team
          03.10.2017 @ 17:21

          It will come, just be patient for some weeks. I have lots of webs to maintain 🙂

        • SpeedingEurope Team
          09.10.2017 @ 17:34

          Thank you for your immense help! The Czech Republic is now up. It would be nice if you could have look correct any mistakes .)

      • Potocki
        22.09.2017 @ 23:02

        Skvělé! Díky moc! Great! Thanks. SpeedingEurope Team I think it is time to have a separate page for Czech Republic. With such a forum member as our Dear Czech Citizen we have more then enough information :-).

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        • SpeedingEurope Team
          03.10.2017 @ 17:27

          It will come soon, together with Slovakia 🙂
          I also have enough info on Lithuania and Latvia to publish separate pages.
          Does anyone know anything on Estonia? It would be nice to complete the Baltic states in one step …

        • SpeedingEurope Team
          09.10.2017 @ 17:35

          The Czech Republic is now up .))

34. Slovak citizen
    18.08.2017 @ 11:35

    In slovakia the rules are as follow:
    In town:
    1-6 km/h: warning
    7-10 km/h: 20€
    11-15km/h: 40 €
    16-19km/h: 50 ۬
    20-25km/h: 80 €
    26-30km/h: 140 €
    30-35km/h: 200 €
    36-40km/h: 280 €
    41-45km/h: 360 €
    46-50km/h: 440 €
    51-55km/h: 540 €
    56-60km/h: 650 €
    61+km/h: court

    Outside town:
    1-6km/h: warning
    7-15 km/h: 20 €
    16-25 km/h: 40 €
    26-29 km/h: 50 €
    30-35 km/h: 100 €
    36-40 km/h: 200 €
    41-45 km/h: 300 €
    46-50 km/h: 400 €
    51-55 km/h: 500 €
    56-60 km/h: 650 €
    61+ km/h: court

    Alcohol Tolerance is 0.00%, though the police is CAN (doesnt have to) to tolerate up to 0.03%.
    Phone operations without a hands-free set is 50€.
    Overtaking where it’s not allowed: 100€, if you endanger someone 150€, if you cause an accident : Court.
    Red Light offense: 150€

    Reply

    • SpeedingEurope Team
      18.08.2017 @ 13:46

      Thanks to you, data on Slovakia will be up soon!

      Reply

      • Slovak citizen
        19.08.2017 @ 21:54

        I forgot to mention this, but we have no point system, however, the police can take away your licence after 3 offenses exceeding 60€ within 12 months period.

        P.S.: Want me to give you info on Czech Republic too?

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        • SpeedingEurope Team
          09.10.2017 @ 17:37

          The Czech Republic is now up. Slovakia is next on my list 🙂
          Do you have any info/links on the fines and license withdrawals?

35. Esben
    02.07.2017 @ 08:58

    Hello,
    I see that you are missing Latvia. I happen to live there, so here’s the “real deal” for Latvia:
    https://bnn-news.com/fines-speed-limit-violations-increased-latvia-129898

    In short:
    Urban Areas:
    60 km/h – €320-480,- Licence may be suspended for 6 months

    Outside Urban Areas:
    Basically half the fines as for Urban Areas. Licence may be suspended for 2-3 months with speeding over 60km/h.

    Vehicles over 3,5 tonnes generally gets fined twice as lighter vehicles.

    There is a point system where you lose your licence after 8 points (3 months). Points are valid for 2 years or 5 years if you have been convicted of drug driving.

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    • Esben
      02.07.2017 @ 09:05

      Huh??
      What happened to the below 60km/h??

      Anyway (Urban Areas)
      <10km/h – Warning
      11-20 – €40,- (Or warning)
      21-30 – €80,-
      31-40 – €160,-
      41-50 – €240-280,-
      51-60 – 240-320,-

      Reply

    • SpeedingEurope Team
      09.07.2017 @ 13:42

      Thank You, Esben!

      Reply

      • Olegs
        12.07.2017 @ 15:04

        Hello SpeedingEurope Team,

        I wrote and email to you, but it probably got lost somwhere in the internet 🙂
        Anyhow, this is the excel with Latvian fines that I attached that time: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kvg2ExWw5Wd7lbvrHMFuQ1BhoiCWkSr90lHXYUN_vak/edit?usp=sharing

        Reply

        • SpeedingEurope Team
          14.07.2017 @ 21:20

          Yes, it probably got lost somewehere in the cloud or the spam …)
          This is fantastic! Thank You! Latvia will be up soon .)

36. Jen
    26.05.2017 @ 15:03

    seems to me you are missing few of EU contries in this…

    Reply

    • SpeedingEurope Team
      26.06.2017 @ 22:35

      Of course. Remember that I am only a one-man-band struggling to update info on a very complex object.
      Tons of work. Please support with a click on any of the ads – it will at least give me a couple of cents 🙂

      Reply

      • Potocki
        28.06.2017 @ 09:24

        You are doing a great job SpeedingEurope Team running this site! You are providing a priceless source of information for the people who still want to drive normally (according to road and traffic conditions) and not according to what somebody wrote on a roadsign surrounded by red circle.

        Reply

        • SpeedingEurope Team
          03.10.2017 @ 17:37

          Thank you, Potocki! I have several webs to attend to so I may be a little on and off …

37. Dam
    25.05.2017 @ 12:17

    Is Croatia  member state of EU?
    How about updating information?

    Reply

    • SpeedingEurope Team
      26.06.2017 @ 22:31

      This is not about the EU, it’s about Europe.

      Reply

38. mukki
    25.05.2017 @ 10:47

    rules for BOSNIA:

    20 EUR
    1.    driving (or crossing the street as a pedestrian!) with two headphones on  
    2.    driving an intoxicated person in the front passenger seat

    125 EUR
    1.    having a radar-obstructing device onboard
    2.    spinning the wheels while the car is stationary (doing a „peelout/burnout“)
    3.    blood alcohol level of 0.3-0.8  

    150 EUR
    1.    using cellphone while driving
    2.    no seatbelt
    3.    blood alcohol level of 0.8-1.5
    4.    no license/registration/insurance papers

    500 EUR
    1.    driving a child under 12 y/o in the front passenger seat
    2.    blood alcohol level over 1.5
    3.    leaving the site of an accident if you were involved in it
    4.    not calling the police if you were involved in an accident
    5.    license plates different to those listed in your registration papers
    6.    driving while your license/registration/insurance is suspended/expired/doesn’t exist
    7.    refusing to take the alcohol/drugs test

    SPEEDING:
    1.    10-20km/h over the limit – 25 EUR (if you cause an accident while speeding – 100 EUR, 2 months license suspension)
    2.    20-30 km/h over the limit – 150 EUR (if you cause an accident while speeding, 500 EUR, 6 months license suspension)
    3.    30+ km/h over the limit – 500 EUR (if you cause an accident while speeding, 2500 EUR, 6 months license suspension)

    Reply

    • SpeedingEurope Team
      03.06.2017 @ 00:49

      Thank You!
      Something on Bosnia should be up soon …
      Do you have any websites that reference this – preferably in English?

      Reply

39. Potocki
    08.05.2017 @ 12:13

    In case somebody was going to the US, nice sites:
    https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g4289/50-states-speeding-laws-flipbook/?slide=1
    https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/g1831/the-5-best-and-5-worst-states-to-get-caught-speeding/?
    Speed safely and don’t get caught!
    P

    Reply

    • Potocki
      08.05.2017 @ 12:24

      and https://wallethub.com/edu/strictest-and-most-lenient-states-on-speeding/14211/

      Reply

40. Potocki
    02.05.2017 @ 14:49

    Anybody knows the situation in United Arab Emirates and Oman? I know that the Middle East is not Europe, but maybe someone has got any experience. I am going there in Sept. I’ve heard that in some places (eg. Dubai) the limits are strictly followed and the penalties are huge. In other emirates, they say you can go full throttle with very little or no consequences. Thanks
    Peter

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41. Potocki
    02.05.2017 @ 14:43

    Slovakia. There are hard times for drivers while going through Slovakia. The traffic police (usually in white and green cars, but hidden not to be seen) is everywhere and their tolerance for speeding is very little. I just paid 40 EUR for 65 in a 50 zone.  The rates vary on the speed. I found something like this in the net:
    In the city:

       do 6 km/h: napomenutím
       nad 6 do 10 km/h: 20 eur
       nad 10 do 15 km/h: 40 eur
       nad 15 do 19 km/h: 50 eur
       nad 19 do 25 km/h: 80 eur
       nad 25 do 30 km/h: 140 eur
       nad 30 do 35 km/h: 200 eur
       nad 35 do 40 km/h: 280 eur
       nad 40 do 45 km/h: 360 eur
       nad 45 do 50 km/h: 440 eur

    nad 50 do 55 km/h: 540 eur

       nad 55 do 60 km/h: 650 eur
       nad 60 km/h more: court

    Out of town:

       do 6 km/h: napomenutím
       nad 6 do 15 km/h: 20 eur
       nad 15 do 25 km/h: 40 eur
       nad 25 do 29 km/h: 50 eur
       nad 29 do 35 km/h: 100 eur
       nad 35 do 40 km/h: 200 eur
       nad 40 do 45 km/h: 300 eur
       nad 45 do 50 km/h: 400 eur
       nad 50 do 55 km/h: 500 eur
       nad 55 do 60 km/h: 650 eur
       nad 60 km/h more: court

    at: https://auto.pravda.sk/doprava/clanok/373425-sadzobnik-pokut-2016-kolko-zaplatime-za-dopravne-priestupky/
    which seems to be true.
    Speed safely and don’t get caught.
    Peter

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42. Ion
    10.11.2016 @ 11:40

    In Romania the fine is calculated in points and there are additional points added depending in gravity… One point means 10 % from minimum wage salary in the country, equivalent with approximately 27 euro. So for speeding over 21Km there is a fine of 2 or 3 points or 55-83 euro… at 15 points accumulated the license is suspended for 30 days. The points received at a given time are retracted after 6 months if there is no other points received in that period…

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43. Haz
    06.10.2016 @ 12:20

    Hi Guys,

    In mid August I got a notification from my car rental Avis that they have sent my address (I live in Sweden) forward to the French authorities for speeding (no one to blame but me). However 1,5 months later I’m still waiting for the fine from the French authorities. When I call the number Avis provided they just tell me it will come and they cannot give me any specifics on my case.  
    Question: How long does it normally take? I’m getting worried that the letter has been lost or something. I don’t want to be charged the higher fine or have a collector knocking my door for not receiving the letter. I don’t know how to find out.

    Thanks,
    Haz

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44. Grega
    14.09.2016 @ 21:13

    SLOVENIA:
    https://www.amzs.si/en/touring-information#traffic-regulations

    You’ll find most info on the top link
    All fines are 50% off and foreigners must pay them on the spot. For locals 50% off in the next 8 days.

    All motor vehicles must use their passing lights when travelling on all roads, even in daylight. Fog lights can be used when visibility is reduced to less than 50 metres. Foreign drivers are recommended to carry a spare set of electric bulbs for their vehicle (compulsory for residents). A police can impose a fine on the spot for traffic violations; if the fine is paid within 8 days it is reduced by 50%. Visitors: Foreign drivers who refuse to pay a fine on the spot can have their passport and other documents taken from them and can be brought before a police court judge.

    30 km/h zone has this sign -> https://www1.amzs.si/cms/controls/warehousehandler.ashx?path=/Galerije/2014/April/dr_Peter_Lipar/dr_Peter_Lipar_2824.jpg
    Drive 61+ km/h in this zone and your licence is withdrawn!

    10 km/h zone (pedestrian area/calm traffic) has this sign -> https://www.signaco.si/znaki/obvestila/obvest52.jpg
    I can’t stress enough how important is this sign. It is very rare but you can find it in areas near schools/parks and so on. Best practice is to slow down/stop and shift to 1st gear. Drive 41+ km/h in this zone and your licence is withdrawn!

    110km/h is expressway with 3rd sign on this -> https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Slovenia_road_sign_III-75.svg/2000px-Slovenia_road_sign_III-75.svg.png
    Same traffic fines apply for expressway as for motorway

    All this zones have a starting and an ending sign.

    Worthy of mention:
    Lights off while daytime  = 40 EUR
    Lights off in tunnels / at night = 120 EUR
    Driving +50k/h on a motorway/expressway = 1200 EUR and licence withdrawn
    Not stoping the car while the other car has stopped near the pedestrian crossing = 500 EUR
    Scissors overtaking / overtaking on corners = 700 EUR
    Overtaking on the right = 120 EUR
    Increasing speed while other car is overtaking you = 120 EUR
    Not having safety distance = 120 EUR

    Some special regulations can be found here:
    https://www.amzs.si/en/touring-information#special-regulations
    Not having winter equippment in winter time / conditions = 40 EUR

    Let me know on my email if you have any question 🙂

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      21.10.2016 @ 17:02

      Thank You, Grega!
      This will be the the start of a new section on Slovenia 🙂

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    • Stickandrudderman
      23.10.2016 @ 11:41

      I just got an on the spot fine of €250 for doing 78 in a 50 shortly after crossing the border from Croatia.

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    • Velleda
      19.03.2018 @ 15:46

      Dear Grega,
      I just received a notification for exceeding speed limits in Slovenia on February 25th 2017, after more than 1 year from the fact. What is the time limits for notifications in Slovenia? I believe  it should be 360 days in European countries.
      Thank you!!

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45. dave haydock
    31.07.2016 @ 11:18

    thank you for such a informative site…i would just like to say that im fortunate i think that at the moment or maybee till next year at leasr if i speed as a a british driver im not likely to get a fine….but i read that a lot of speeding offences are from foregn divers is that not because they dont know  were the camers  are…but the locals do…ps maybe now we have opted out of europe we may not compete the exchange of information by 2017…

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46. Ranel
    31.07.2016 @ 08:01

    Hello! In Estonia fine exceeding +21 is actually around 120 EUR.

    Official data in Estonian. Below is short version in English. Measurement mistake is up to 99kmh +-3kmh, 100+kmh is -+5kmh.

    § 227.  Mootorsõidukijuhi poolt lubatud sõidukiiruse ületamine
    (1) Mootorsõidukijuhi poolt lubatud suurima sõidukiiruse ületamise eest kuni 20 kilomeetrit tunnis –
    karistatakse rahatrahviga kuni 30 trahviühikut.
    (2) Mootorsõidukijuhi poolt lubatud suurima sõidukiiruse ületamise eest 21–40 kilomeetrit tunnis –
    karistatakse rahatrahviga kuni 100 trahviühikut või sõiduki juhtimisõiguse äravõtmisega kuni kuue kuuni.
    (3) Mootorsõidukijuhi poolt lubatud suurima sõidukiiruse ületamise eest 41–60 kilomeetrit tunnis –
    karistatakse rahatrahviga kuni 200 trahviühikut, arestiga või sõiduki juhtimisõiguse äravõtmisega kuni kaheteistkümne kuuni.
    (4) Mootorsõidukijuhi poolt lubatud suurima sõidukiiruse ületamise eest üle 60 kilomeetri tunnis –
    karistatakse rahatrahviga kuni 300 trahviühikut, arestiga või sõiduki juhtimisõiguse äravõtmisega kuni kahekümne nelja kuuni.

    Short version in english.

    +20 up to 120 eur
    +21-40 up to 400 EUR and licence might be suspended for 6 months
    +41-60 up to 800EUR and licence might be suspended for 12 months
    +61 to infinity up to 1200EUR  and licence might be suspended for 24 months

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      29.12.2016 @ 21:38

      Thank You, Ranel 🙂
      Sorry I’m late with this response but this winter seems destined for a major update to Speedingeurope and new countries. I hope to be able to include Estonia and all the Baltic countries.

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    • Andrius
      01.07.2017 @ 09:34

      According to this site, automatic speed detectors fine you 3eur per km in Estonia: https://www.politsei.ee/en/nouanded/kiiruskaamerad/

      I just got a fine 9 eur for 53 km/h (50km/h allowed)

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47. Ino
    13.07.2016 @ 14:54

    In the Netherlands an app called “Flitsmeister” got really big very quickly (700.000 users), which warns you for set speed traps (at one point as well as over a fixed distance), traffic distruptions, nearing emergency vehicles and since a while it’s also possible to send in stopped vehicles, bad road state and so on. The makers started adding other European countries too – it now works in almost every European countries (except Switzerland, where it’s illegal – in others radar detectors are illegal, not apps).

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    04.06.2016 @ 11:57

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49. R1200GSAPilot
    19.04.2016 @ 10:41

    UK:
    The Association of Chief Police Officers has made a recommendation that the minimum speeds for prosecutions is the prevailing speed limit + 10% + 3 km/h I.e. 48 = 56, 96 = 109, 112 = 126.  This is ONLY a recommendation.
    Automatic fines have increased to £100 (€125) + 3 points (accumulate 12 points in a rolling 3 year period = 6 month compulsory ban and heavier fines).
    Higher speeds: (close approximations).
    Speed limit + 30% will not be dealt with automatically so will require a court visit, attract higher fines, 4-6 points and short bans begin to become an option.
    Speed limit + 45% = minimum of 6 points, higher fines, bans of up to 2 months and heavy fines.
    Speed limit + 55% = May be considered to be a more serious offence, particularly if there was an accident, which would take this into a much more serious category with long bans, more points, higher fines and potential term in prison.

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      08.05.2016 @ 23:18

      Thank you for this info, RS1200Gs pilot. I will have a look into this.

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50. Martin Fairbairn
    12.03.2016 @ 09:51

    If a driver commits an offence in another country, the police will be able to use their car’s registration number to track them down.

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51. from Lithuania
    26.01.2016 @ 21:18

    in Lithuania:
    1) you will get a fine from camera only for +23 km/h (on september 1-10 every camera will take picture for  +3km/h but wont sent anything unless you get caught twice), police almost never stop you for a less than +23 km/h of speeding.
    2) Drivers who have <2 years of experience cant drive faster than:
    70km/h in countryside  (not 90)
    90km/h in highways (not 100/130)
    IMPORTANT
    3) you can only drive 130km/h in a road A1E85
    in highways there are two speed limits:
    April 1- October 31 SPEED LIMIT is 110 km/h
    November 1- March 31 speed limit is 120km/h and 130km/h on A1E85
    Thease speeds are ONLY for motorcycles and cars which weigh less than 3500kg and has less than 7 passenger seats.
    FOR OTHER
    speed limit for cars which weigh more than 3500kg or has more than 7 seats is 100km/h
    speed limit for cars with trailer speed limit is 90km/h
    speed limit for trucks is 80 km/h and for bus 90km/h
    minimum speed on highway is 50km/h and 70km/h on A1E85
    You will lose your DL for +53km/h

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      23.02.2016 @ 00:21

      Thank You!
      I’m getting closer to include Lithuania. But, as always, how is it it possible to make simple things like this so complicated?
      The best thing would be to include all the Baltic states in one update. Does anyone have any relevant information on Estonia and Latvia?

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52. GvG
    21.01.2016 @ 22:28

    So here it is for the Netherlands
    Max speeds:
    In towns 50
    Outside towns 80 (or 100 on the ‘autoweg’ https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoweg )
    Motorway: 130 (the two current tables are not consistent. The first one still says 120)

    Fines:
    In towns             +21=€262   +30=€410    +31-49 it’s up to the Crown Prosecution    +50 = license withdrawn
    Outside towns   +21=€186    +30=€309    +31-49 it’s up to the Crown Prosecution    +50 = license withdrawn
    Motorways         +21=€186   +40=€410    +41-49 it’s up to the Crown Prosecution    +50 = license withdrawn

    Note that during roadworks fines go up.

    Source: https://www.om.nl/onderwerpen/verkeer/handhaving-verkeer/snelheid/tarieven/ (the official site of the Crown Prosecution)

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      23.02.2016 @ 00:23

      Thank you. I guess this is updated info on the Netherlands?

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53. Dmitry K.
    14.10.2015 @ 12:30

    For Lithuania
    (half of minimum fine is given when it’s a first violation during a year period)
    Speeding:        
    <10 km/h – warning (valid for 1 year since issued)    
    10-20 km/h – 11-28 euro
    20-30km/h – 28-86 euro    
    30-40 km/h – 115-173 euro
    for <2 year driving exp. 30-40 km/h – 115-173 euro and DL withdrawn for 3-6 m.
    40-50 km/h – 173-231 euro
    for <2 year driving exp. 40-50 km/h – 173-231 euro and DL withdrawn for 6-12 m.
    50 km/h and more – 289-434 euro and DL withdrawn for 1-6 m.
    for <2 year driving exp. 50 km/h and more – 289-434 euro and DL withdrawn for 12-18 m.
    having no DL 50 km/h and more – 434-724 euro

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    • Dmitry K.
      14.10.2015 @ 12:31

      Source – https://eismas.eu/index.php/ketnuobaudos

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      16.10.2015 @ 18:57

      Thank You, Dmitry! Do these fines apply to all zones, ie. urban, rural, motorways? Do you know if there Is any source on Lithuanian traffic rules/police reactions in a language I might understand (english, german)?

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      • Dmitry K.
        19.10.2015 @ 23:36

        You are welcome! And many thanks for such a useful resource!
        In Lithuania there is no subdivision to rural and urban zones regarding fines for speeding.

        LT traffic rules in English – https://www.regitra.lt/uploads/documents/2013_Eng_KET.pdf
        Some general info – https://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/lithuania.pdf

        I hope this will help.

        Best regards!

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54. Stefan Smith
    08.10.2015 @ 02:07

    Important in Austria, exist a lot o speed cameras, sometimes you don’t see, are inside a metal box.
    But the big problem is at the autobahn’s, you need a 3D sticker installed at the left side, in the middle of your windscreen.

    The Sticker cost is 80 Euros and is valid until one year or 08 Euros valid until 10 days, the speed cameras find this stickers optically, if you don’t have automatically you will receive a ticket of 120 Euros(you can buy at the gas stations).

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55. Gustavo
    27.09.2015 @ 14:05

    Hi, good information, do you know if there is a website where I can check if my car (plate #) has fine pending to be paid? i.e. if I was speeding and a trafic camera took me a picture? I am interested mainly in Austria.

    Thank you

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56. Giuseppe
    18.09.2015 @ 11:45

    Hey,
    well done with your site, bravo!

    Plenty of useful informations in a hassle-free, nice and clear design, with a lot of good sense and a bit of humour.
    It’s not so common, lately, in this dumb era of the internet.
    So… grazie!

    G.

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      16.10.2015 @ 18:28

      Grazie, Giuseppe!

      Reply

57. Polish man
    20.05.2015 @ 01:30

    in Finland it’s ONLY 50 in side city limit’s an 80 out side, there is no highway’s there…

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      18.06.2015 @ 23:17

      No highways in Finland? I think you are wrong …

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      • Finnish citizen
        18.07.2016 @ 18:20

        Finland:  80 km/h outside cities is true. 100 km/h is possible but marked separately. During the winter months 120 km/h is reduced to 100 km/h and also most of the 100 km/h to 80 km/h.

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        • Finnish citizen nro 2
          30.03.2021 @ 21:09

          But general speed in non-urban roads is 80 km/h not 100 km/h.

          https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/going_abroad/finland/speed_limits_en.htm

58. Peter
    23.04.2015 @ 04:04

    Hi SpeedingEurope Team,
    A briliant site! Congrats! Drivers need it. It’s only a pity that you didn’t emphasize that in Germany there is still no general speed limit and there are places you can legaly see a ‘3xx’ number on your speedometer.  I have a comment/correction for Poland for you. Can I have your email address?
    Peter

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    • SpeedingEurope Team
      18.06.2015 @ 22:48

      Thank You, Peter. Sorry I’m late with this response, this is my mail: team@speedingeurope.com.
      And I thought that the message that Germany still has a no-limit speed was clear – it’s written in the subtitle.
      But it should be clearer – I’ll improve this. THX for hint 🙂

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