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From April 13 to 19, 2026, the traditional "speed trap marathon" (Speedweek) will take place in Germany. The main day of intensified controls is Wednesday, April 15.Where checks will be carried out:The campaign covers both motorways and federal highw

Since the end of December 2025, radical changes to speeding penalties have come into force in France. Driving at a speed exceeding the permitted limit by more than 50 km/h is now classified not as an administrative offence but as a criminal offence.T

Winter, frost, and the engine won't start? A familiar situation. Many rush to get a jump-start from another car, but a single mistake with the cables can lead to expensive electronics repairs. This is especially true for modern cars packed with senso

Netherlands: High Fines and Cross-Border Data ExchangeThe Dutch system is known for efficient automated controls and high tariffs.· Top Offences: Using a mobile phone – €440, running a red light – €320. Due to inflation, fines are indexed annually.·

France: Network of Automatic Radars and Standard FinesThe French system stands out not for maximum fines, but for the densest control network in Europe.· Standard Fines: Using a mobile phone or running a red light incurs a fixed fine of €135 (plus 3-

Italy, with its updated "Codice della Strada" (Highway Code), has established some of the harshest penalties in Europe, applying a principle of zero tolerance towards professional drivers.Severe Sanctions for Major Violations:· Speeding: The most sev

In 2026, Germany continues to apply a dual penalty system where both the driver and the transport company are held accountable. The main focus of enforcement has shifted to compliance with driving and rest times, tachograph operation, and cargo safet

On Sunday evening, police in Traunstein encountered a Romanian truck driver walking along the autobahn towards Munich. The man had parked his articulated lorry at a rest stop by Lake Chiemsee for a mandatory break. When he ran out of cigarettes, he d

From November 2025, police in North Rhine-Westphalia are implementing a revolutionary commercial vehicle monitoring system. Special devices allow reading tachograph data directly from the roadside without stopping vehicles.Key Changes:· 14 modern sca

From January 1, 2026, a new regulation comes into force in Spain that will replace traditional warning triangles on motorways and highways. Instead, drivers will be required to use special V16 warning lights. This change aims to improve safety in roa

Starting in 2026, Germany will automatically penalize overloaded trucks on its motorways.A new system for monitoring the weight of commercial vehicles will be implemented on German autobahns from 2026. The innovative technology aims to protect road i

A new secured parking facility for trucks has commenced operation on the grounds of the Messe Karlsruhe exhibition center, located directly adjacent to the federal motorway A5. The project was realized in cooperation with Bosch Service Solutions GmbH