The UK is no longer part of the EU – however, British motorists on holiday in Europe could face hefty fines for breaking one important rule when driving within the bloc
British drivers on continental breaks could face hefty fines for violating a single critical rule. carVertical has warned that Denmark leads Europe with the harshest speeding penalties across the continent. The motoring experts revealed that motorists caught travelling just 7mph to 9mph over the speed limit could be slapped with a €402 penalty (around £340).
Matas Buzelis, automotive specialist at carVertical, said: “People heading off on holiday often forget that speed limits vary country to country – and so do the consequences. You might only be doing a few miles per hour over the limit, but in places like Denmark or Switzerland, that can cost more than your entire weekend away.”
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He added: “Fines don’t just disappear either. If you’re in a rental car, they’ll chase you down – and add admin fees on top. If you’re driving your own vehicle, some countries are now sharing data and will follow up once you’re back in the UK.
“And with roadside cameras, average speed zones and urban traps everywhere. It’s very easy to get caught without even realising you’re done anything wrong.”
The warning comes as new research from Travel Republic revealed that Britons are splashing out a staggering £794 million each year on avoidable last-minute costs, with forgotten sun cream and emergency passport applications topping the list, reports Yorkshire Live.
According to research by Travel Republic, over a third of Brits admit to forgetting to purchase sun cream before jetting off – a mistake that’s proving rather expensive.
A standard bottle of SPF 30 at airport duty-free now averages around £35, nearly £30 more than buying it on the high street. This seemingly small oversight is costing UK holidaymakers an eye-watering £683 million each year.
However, with the 100ml rule now eased at certain airports and more expected to follow suit, Brits can finally pack larger bottles of essential toiletries, including sun cream, in their cabin bags, potentially saving hundreds of pounds annually.
