The Italian government has approved a draft law that will introduce harsher penalties for road traffic violations, including the use of mobile phones while driving, speeding, and illegal parking.

Italy to introduce harsher penalties for road traffic violations

A lorry driver in Italy won a court case against a speeding fine because the police did not specify where the speeding violation took place. The judge ruled that the Italian police do not have the power to impose fines for speeding violations that occur outside of Italy.

Judge rules in favour of lorry driver in speeding fine case

Traffic fines in Hungary will increase by 30% from September. The newly amended traffic regulations apply to all traffic offences, from speeding and driving time violations to overweight axles. Instead of increasing fines, the local hauliers' organisation recommends more frequent and effective HGV checks for foreign hauliers.

Traffic fines to rise by 30% in Hungary starting September

Reckless speeding led police to a much more serious offence in a Hungarian lorry, where they discovered a case of pulse manipulation. The haulier was fined €800 and will have to pay for the “fix".

From speeding to deception: police uncover HGV pulse manipulation

France is currently testing a new 3D surveillance system “NANO" from Parifex. The innovative speed camera measures speed, distance and acceleration at the same time.

French police tests 3D speed cameras with special sensors

Germany's penalties for parking violations and other Highway Code offences will increase significantly very soon. The higher fines affect speeding offences in particular.

Higher fines in Germany approved and applicable in weeks. See the figures here

As of September 1, Austria will more than double its fines for speeding; the maximum fine can be as high as 5,000 euros. The aim of the increase is to make roads safer.

Italy to introduce harsher penalties for road traffic violations

Judge rules in favour of lorry driver in speeding fine case

Traffic fines to rise by 30% in Hungary starting September

From speeding to deception: police uncover HGV pulse manipulation

French police tests 3D speed cameras with special sensors

Higher fines in Germany approved and applicable in weeks. See the figures here

Austria’s speeding fines are to be more than doubled from tomorrow

Spanish Civil Guard use delivery vehicle to catch drivers speeding

He lost his driving license for speeding. Now he argues that the tachograph and GPS prove the police wrong.

Cameras to watch over drivers in Serbia. They check speed and road tolls.