A phone call can cost the driver 1,000 euros

The fine for talking on a mobile phone while driving in Europe can be 1,000 euros.

If a driver in Europe talks on the phone while driving without using a headset, he must be prepared to pay a fine of up to 1,000 euros, warns German TV n-tv.

The highest fines for talking on the phone while driving a car are taken in the Netherlands, as well as in Portugal, Spain, Italy – more than 100 euros. In Greece and Belgium, penalties also start at 100 euros. In the UK, where the usual fine is around 75 euros, the fine in extreme cases can reach 1,000 euros.

In Luxembourg and Switzerland, the penalty for violation of the norm starts from 75 euros, in Denmark and Croatia – from 65 euros. Ireland and the Czech Republic issue a fine of 60 euros to drivers who violate the order, and Austria and Poland – 50 euros. Most lucky drivers in Germany, where the minimum fine compared to other European countries is 40 euros.

In many countries, the size of the fine is not exactly defined, Bitkom explained. “The police in this case enjoy freedom of action depending on the transport situation.” Thus, in the UK, in special cases, when a fine is imposed, the amount can increase to 1100 euros.

Source news: www.euromag.ru