Drastic penalties will apply to speeders in Austria from March – tourists will also be affected. Repeat offenders could even face fines of up to 5,000 euros.
Transport Minister justifies tough action: “If there is speed, the car becomes a weapon” If the car in question is a rental car, it will not be auctioned. However, an indefinite driving ban for the captured speeder is noted in the vehicle documents, reports the Swiss portal blick.ch.