No more escape: EU takes action on fines from abroad. As of: March 13, 2024, 4:08 p.m By: Richard Strobl, Sandra Sporer CommentsPressSplit Flashed while on vacation in Italy? The EU now wants to take action against cross-border traffic violations.

Fines from abroad also have to be paid in Germany. However, it has often happened that the notices could not be delivered at all. Currently, around 40 percent of cross- border violations are not punished.