Overview

• The new traffic regulations took effect nationwide on June 6 with fines up to €8,000 for severe violations under strict enforcement by police
• Drivers caught using a mobile phone face a €350 fine and a 30-day license suspension for a first offense, escalating to €2,000 and a one-year ban by the third
• Motorcycle riders and passengers must wear approved helmets or incur penalties matching those for phone use while driving
• Speed limits are set at 30 km/h on narrow roads, 50 km/h in urban areas and 140 km/h on highways with fines reaching €8,000 and multi-year license revocations for extreme speeding
• Tourists are urged to secure comprehensive insurance and note strict bans on smoking with children aboard, illegal camper parking and street racing that carry heavy fines and driving bans