Interior ministers are pushing for higher penalties for particularly hazardous traffic violations. According to reports, the Interior Ministers Conference (IMK), during its gathering in Hamburg, plans to initiate a swift review of the current fine catalog.
In a proposal circulated for discussion, the IMK stated that effectively prosecuting traffic offenses is urgently required to maintain a high level of road safety. Furthermore, the ministers outlined the necessity of ensuring that the growing number of cross-border traffic offenses within the EU can be properly tracked.
The states also intend to raise the warning limit for traffic infractions from 55 to 70 Euros. This increase would allow more violations to be processed through automated systems rather than requiring manual handling. Additionally, the proposal suggests boosting the owner’s fee-should the driver remain unidentified-from 23.50 to 45 Euros.
Finally, the draft resolution indicates that the federal government must also advocate for a consistent, EU-wide standard of sanctions. This push comes because similar traffic violations currently receive highly disparate punishments across member states.
