What you need to know about fines and unpaid tolls from abroad
Have you received a fine or toll charge from another EU country? If so, you should take it seriously. Under certain circumstances, such penalties can also be enforced in Germany.
Read on to find out how to respond to payment demands, what to look out for in collection letters, and how to avoid unnecessary additional costs.
Examples include parking violations on private property, breaching Italy's ZTL regulations, failing to pay tolls in Italy, vignette violations in Austria, and environmental taxes in Sweden.
Traffic violations from abroad
Have you received a fine or collection letter from another country? You should not ignore them. Read on to find out how to respond correctly.
Supermarket parking fines
Drivers face heavy fines in privately run parking areas, whether in Germany or other EU countries. We explain what to look out for.
Vignette offence Austria
We explain the toll obligation on Austrian motorways and what you can do to appeal against the replacement toll and fines.
Congestion charge Sweden
A congestion charge is levied in Stockholm and Gothenburg. The toll also applies to vehicles registered abroad. Notifications are issued by the company EPASS24.
Limited traffic zone in Italy
Holidaymakers travelling by car in Italy should look out for ZTL zones. These can be recognised by a sign saying “zona traffico limitato”. If you drive through them, you can expect a heavy fine.
Unpaid tolls in Italy
Didn't pay the toll in Italy? This can happen with the Free Flow toll system. "Nivi SpA" collects the fees. We answer important questions.
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