A recent update to procedural law governs the handling of traffic violations, establishing guidelines for processing offenses without dictating the specifics of individual violations or the exact monetary penalties, which remain detailed in separate legislation. The changes primarily affect the financial penalties and enforcement discretion available to law enforcement. Specifically, the maximum penalty for a mandatory traffic offense has been raised from €663.61 to €1,000.
Furthermore, the upper limit for payments made immediately at the scene of the violation increases from €265.45 to €390. A significant procedural shift allows police officers greater latitude to issue warnings rather than immediate fines. Previously, written or oral warnings were restricted to minor offenses carrying a prescribed fine of up to €132.72.
Under the new guidelines, warnings can now be issued for minor infractions carrying a prescribed fine of up to €300. Regarding payment, the option remains for an offender not to dispute the traffic order to pay two-thirds of the imposed fine at the scene. This ability to settle the penalty immediately is contingent upon the specific law permitting payment at the time the offense is recorded.
These adjustments aim to modernize the enforcement process by balancing punitive measures with educational warnings for less severe violations.
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