In some cases, speeders can expect fines of €400 for driving over the limit in urban areas. The new fines will then come into force in three weeks’ time, around the end of October. The low fines on drivers are matched by Germany’s liberal approach to speed limits. Welcoming the change, the chairwoman of the conference of transport ministers, Bremen’s senator Maike Schaefer, said the higher fines sent a strong signal to drivers that unsafe driving would no longer be tolerated. For a full list of the new fines for drivers, see our recent explainer:EXPLAINED: Germany’s plans for tougher driving fines

Source: The Local October 08, 2021 12:33 UTC