The traffic code is a set of rules and laws that regulate the use of roads open to public traffic. It is subject to regular reforms and in 2024 some new features will change its position: here is everything you need to know about it!
Traffic rules: speeding
Good news for motorists: from January 1, 2024. minor speed violation (less than 5 km/h) now no longer punishable by one point deduction for a driver’s license. The regulations regarding the withdrawal of points do not change for speed violations from 5 to 20 km/h, as well as the fine will still apply for this offence.
This relative relaxation of sanctions against motorists, however, entails another opposite: in fact, from January 2024 speeding over 50 km/h is now are considered crimes. Previously, they led to a fifth class fine.
To improve the safety of pedestrians in the city, streets without sidewalksor equipped with unprotected sidewalks for pedestrians and users with disabilities, will now be displayed speed is limited to 30 km/h. However, a certain amount of common sense, especially in historic city centers or villages with narrow and sometimes dangerous streets.
Driving licenses are available for young people
From this January 2024, a new reform will also come into effect: the age required for pass the driver’s test will now be reduced to 17 years. Therefore, all candidates will be able to get a driver’s license at the age of 17 and up start driving at the age of 17.
The auto insurance sticker will soon be gone
From April 1, 2024, the obligation to stick the famous green sticker on the windshield or car insurance certificate, will disappear: then it will become dematerialized. Law enforcement officers will be able to use FVA (The file of the insured vehicle) to check if a car is properly insured by simply entering its number plate.
Two fines will soon be removed from the Road Traffic Regulations: a fixed fine of €35 (class 2) for not attaching an insurance certificate to the windscreen, and a fixed fine of €135 (class 4) for not presenting a ticket. valid insurance certificate.
However, it will always be mandatory to insure yourself with at least third-party insurance, also called civil liability.
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Source: Auto Plus
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