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Speeding Fines 2026: Flat €30 or Income-Based €121,000

Germany's 10-over speeding fine is €30; Finland's income-based system has produced a €121,000 ticket. Phone, seatbelt and red-light fines for 67 countries.

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The same speeding offence costs a flat €30 in Germany but is priced off income in Finland, where one ticket reached €121,000; the table compares 67 countries.

Two incompatible systems sit side by side in Europe: a fixed tariff, under which 10 km/h over costs €30 in Germany, and a day-fine system, under which the same act is priced off your income and has reached €121,000 in Finland. Switzerland works the same way and has issued a penalty of roughly CHF 300,000. The table below carries phone, seatbelt, red-light and 10-over speeding figures for 67 countries, with Greece on the Law 5209/2025 tariff and Croatia on the bands that took effect on 1 July 2026.

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Key Findings

  • 67 countries with penalty data in our database
  • Phone use fines: range from around EUR 40 to over EUR 1,500
  • Seatbelt fines: typically EUR 50-500
  • Red light violations: EUR 50-1,000+ depending on jurisdiction
  • Speeding 10 km/h over: from warnings to EUR 200+

Fine Comparison Table

CountryPhone UseNo SeatbeltRed LightSpeeding (10 over)
AlbaniaALL 5,000-10,000 (approx. EUR 45-90)ALL 5,000 (approx. EUR 45)ALL 10,000-20,000 (approx. EUR 90-180)ALL 5,000 (approx. EUR 45)
ArgentinaARS 20,000-50,000 (approx. EUR 20-50)ARS 10,000-30,000 (approx. EUR 10-30)ARS 30,000-90,000 (approx. EUR 30-90)ARS 10,000-30,000 (approx. EUR 10-30) varies by province
AustraliaAUD 350-1,000 (approx. EUR 210-600) + 4-5 demerit pointsAUD 350-700 (approx. EUR 210-420) + 3 demerit pointsAUD 450-650 (approx. EUR 270-390) + 3 demerit pointsAUD 200-350 (approx. EUR 120-210) depending on state
AustriaEUR 100EUR 50EUR 70 (up to EUR 726)EUR 30
BelarusBYN 58-116 (approx. EUR 18-37)BYN 29-58 (approx. EUR 9-18)BYN 116-290 (approx. EUR 37-92)BYN 58-174 (approx. EUR 18-55)
BelgiumEUR 174EUR 116EUR 174EUR 53
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBAM 50-200 (approx. EUR 25-100)BAM 40-100 (approx. EUR 20-50)BAM 100-400 (approx. EUR 50-200) + 3 penalty pointsBAM 40-100 (approx. EUR 20-50)
BrazilBRL 293 (approx. EUR 50) + 5 pointsBRL 293 (approx. EUR 50) + 5 pointsBRL 293 (approx. EUR 50) + 7 pointsBRL 130 (approx. EUR 22) + 4 points
BulgariaEUR 25.56-102.26EUR 25.56EUR 51.13-153.39 + 8 penalty pointsEUR 25.56
CanadaCAD 300-1,000 (approx. EUR 210-700) + demerit points; varies by provinceCAD 100-500 (approx. EUR 70-350) + demerit pointsCAD 325-500 (approx. EUR 230-350) + 3 demerit pointsCAD 50-100 (approx. EUR 35-70)
ChileCLP 38,000-70,000 (approx. EUR 35-65)CLP 38,000-70,000 (approx. EUR 35-65)CLP 70,000-140,000 (approx. EUR 65-130)CLP 38,000-70,000 (approx. EUR 35-65)
ChinaCNY 200 (approx. EUR 25) + 3 pointsCNY 50-200 (approx. EUR 6-25) + 2 pointsCNY 200 (approx. EUR 25) + 6 pointsCNY 200 (approx. EUR 25) + 3 points
ColombiaCOP 416,000 (approx. EUR 95) — 8 SMLDVCOP 416,000 (approx. EUR 95) — 8 SMLDVCOP 832,000 (approx. EUR 190) — 15 SMLDVCOP 416,000 (approx. EUR 95) — 8 SMLDV
Costa RicaCRC 53,000 (approx. EUR 95)CRC 53,000 (approx. EUR 95)CRC 106,000 (approx. EUR 190)CRC 53,000 (approx. EUR 95)
CroatiaEUR 130EUR 130EUR 390 (EUR 260 within 8 days)EUR 30-60
CyprusEUR 85 + 1 penalty pointEUR 85EUR 300 + 4 penalty pointsEUR 50-100
CzechiaCZK 2,500-5,000 (approx. EUR 100-200) + 4 pointsCZK 2,000 (approx. EUR 80) + 3 pointsCZK 5,000-10,000 (approx. EUR 200-400) + 5 pointsCZK 1,000 (approx. EUR 40)
DenmarkDKK 1,500 (approx. EUR 200)DKK 1,500 (approx. EUR 200)DKK 1,000 (approx. EUR 135)DKK 1,000 (approx. EUR 135)
EgyptEGP 300-500 (approx. EUR 6-10)EGP 100-300 (approx. EUR 2-6)EGP 500-1,000 (approx. EUR 10-20)EGP 300-500 (approx. EUR 6-10)
EstoniaEUR 80-200EUR 60-100EUR 200-400EUR 60-100
FinlandEUR 100 (fixed fine)EUR 70Income-based day-fineEUR 200 (fixed fine)
FranceEUR 135 + 3 pointsEUR 135EUR 135 + 4 pointsEUR 68 (fixed fine)
GermanyEUR 100 + 1 pointEUR 30EUR 90 + 1 point (within 1 second); EUR 200 + 2 points + 1 month ban (over 1 second)EUR 30 (within city) / EUR 20 (outside city)
GreeceEUR 350 + licence suspension 30 daysEUR 350 + licence suspension 30 daysEUR 700 + licence suspension 60 daysEUR 150
HungaryHUF 30,000 (approx. EUR 75)HUF 30,000 (approx. EUR 75)HUF 30,000 (approx. EUR 75)HUF 30,000 (approx. EUR 75)
IcelandISK 15,000 (approx. EUR 100)ISK 15,000 (approx. EUR 100)ISK 30,000 (approx. EUR 200)ISK 10,000 (approx. EUR 65)
IndiaINR 1,000-5,000 (approx. EUR 11-55)INR 1,000 (approx. EUR 11)INR 1,000-5,000 (approx. EUR 11-55)INR 1,000-2,000 (approx. EUR 11-22)
IrelandEUR 60 + 3 penalty pointsEUR 60 + 3 penalty pointsEUR 80 + 3 penalty pointsEUR 80 (fixed charge) + 3 penalty points
IsraelILS 1,000 (approx. EUR 240) + 4 penalty pointsILS 250 (approx. EUR 60) + 2 penalty pointsILS 1,000 (approx. EUR 240) + 10 penalty pointsILS 250 (approx. EUR 60)
ItalyEUR 250-1,000 + licence suspension 15 days to 2 monthsEUR 83-333 + 5 pointsEUR 167-665 + 6 pointsEUR 42-173
JamaicaJMD 3,000-6,000 (approx. EUR 18-36)JMD 2,000-4,000 (approx. EUR 12-24)JMD 5,000-10,000 (approx. EUR 30-60)JMD 3,000-6,000 (approx. EUR 18-36)
JapanJPY 18,000 (approx. EUR 115) + 3 pointsWarning / 1 point (no fine for first offence)JPY 9,000 (approx. EUR 55) + 2 pointsJPY 9,000 (approx. EUR 55) + 1 point
KenyaKES 10,000-20,000 (approx. EUR 70-140)KES 5,000-10,000 (approx. EUR 35-70)KES 10,000-30,000 (approx. EUR 70-210)KES 10,000-20,000 (approx. EUR 70-140)
LatviaEUR 50-100EUR 30-50EUR 70-140 + 4 penalty pointsEUR 30-40
LithuaniaEUR 50-100EUR 30-50EUR 100-200 + 3 penalty pointsEUR 30-50
LuxembourgEUR 145 + 2 penalty pointsEUR 49EUR 145 + 4 penalty pointsEUR 49
MaltaEUR 46 + 1 penalty pointEUR 46EUR 46 + 2 penalty pointsEUR 46
MexicoMXN 870-2,170 (approx. EUR 45-115)MXN 870-2,170 (approx. EUR 45-115)MXN 1,700-4,350 (approx. EUR 90-230)MXN 870-1,700 (approx. EUR 45-90) varies by state
MoldovaMDL 600-1,200 (approx. EUR 30-60)MDL 300-600 (approx. EUR 15-30)MDL 900-1,800 (approx. EUR 45-90)MDL 600-900 (approx. EUR 30-45)
MontenegroEUR 60-120 + 3 penalty pointsEUR 30-80EUR 60-200 + 4 penalty pointsEUR 30-80
MoroccoMAD 300-700 (approx. EUR 28-65)MAD 300-700 (approx. EUR 28-65)MAD 700-1,400 (approx. EUR 65-130)MAD 300-700 (approx. EUR 28-65)
NetherlandsEUR 380EUR 170EUR 280EUR 39-66 (depending on road type)
New ZealandNZD 150 (approx. EUR 85) + 20 demerit pointsNZD 150 (approx. EUR 85)NZD 150 (approx. EUR 85) + 20 demerit pointsNZD 80 (approx. EUR 45) + 10 demerit points
NigeriaNGN 20,000-40,000 (approx. EUR 12-24)NGN 20,000 (approx. EUR 12)NGN 50,000 (approx. EUR 30)NGN 20,000-50,000 (approx. EUR 12-30)
North MacedoniaMKD 4,000-8,000 (approx. EUR 65-130)MKD 3,000-6,000 (approx. EUR 50-100)MKD 6,000-12,000 (approx. EUR 100-200) + 4 penalty pointsMKD 3,000-6,000 (approx. EUR 50-100)
NorwayNOK 5,000 (approx. EUR 430)NOK 1,500 (approx. EUR 130)NOK 6,800 (approx. EUR 590)NOK 2,550 (approx. EUR 220)
PeruPEN 264 (approx. EUR 63)PEN 176 (approx. EUR 42)PEN 352 (approx. EUR 84)PEN 176 (approx. EUR 42)
PolandPLN 500 (approx. EUR 117) + 12 pointsPLN 100 (approx. EUR 23) + 2 pointsPLN 500 (approx. EUR 117) + 6 pointsPLN 50 (approx. EUR 12)
PortugalEUR 120-600EUR 120-600EUR 120-600EUR 60-300
RomaniaRON 580-1,450 (approx. EUR 120-300) + 4 pointsRON 580-1,450 (approx. EUR 120-300) + 2 pointsRON 580-1,450 (approx. EUR 120-300) + 4 pointsRON 290-725 (approx. EUR 60-150)
RussiaRUB 1,500 (approx. EUR 15)RUB 1,000 (approx. EUR 10)RUB 1,000 (approx. EUR 10); repeat: RUB 5,000 or licence suspensionNo fine (10 km/h tolerance); 10-20 over: RUB 500 (approx. EUR 5)
Saudi ArabiaSAR 150 (approx. EUR 35)SAR 150 (approx. EUR 35)SAR 3,000-6,000 (approx. EUR 700-1,400)SAR 300-500 (approx. EUR 70-120)
SerbiaRSD 10,000-20,000 (approx. EUR 85-170) + 2 penalty pointsRSD 5,000-10,000 (approx. EUR 45-85)RSD 10,000-40,000 (approx. EUR 85-340) + 3 penalty pointsRSD 5,000-20,000 (approx. EUR 45-170)
SingaporeSGD 1,000-2,000 (approx. EUR 660-1,320) + 12 demerit pointsSGD 120 (approx. EUR 80)SGD 400 (approx. EUR 265) + 12 demerit pointsSGD 150 (approx. EUR 100) + 4 demerit points
SlovakiaEUR 100-200 + 2 penalty pointsEUR 60-150EUR 150-600 + 4 penalty pointsEUR 30-100
SloveniaEUR 120 + 3 penalty pointsEUR 120EUR 250 + 4 penalty pointsEUR 50-120
South AfricaZAR 500-1,000 (approx. EUR 25-52)ZAR 500 (approx. EUR 25)ZAR 1,250-2,500 (approx. EUR 65-130)ZAR 500-1,250 (approx. EUR 25-65)
South KoreaKRW 70,000 (approx. EUR 48) + 15 pointsKRW 30,000 (approx. EUR 20)KRW 60,000 (approx. EUR 42) + 15 pointsKRW 30,000 (approx. EUR 20)
SpainEUR 200 + 6 pointsEUR 200 + 4 pointsEUR 200 + 4 pointsEUR 100
SwedenSEK 1,500 (approx. EUR 130) — no specific ban, but distracted driving appliesSEK 1,500 (approx. EUR 130)SEK 5,000 (approx. EUR 435)SEK 2,000 (approx. EUR 175)
SwitzerlandCHF 100 (approx. EUR 100)CHF 60 (approx. EUR 60)CHF 250 (approx. EUR 250)CHF 120 (approx. EUR 120)
ThailandTHB 400-1,000 (approx. EUR 10-26)THB 500 (approx. EUR 13)THB 1,000 (approx. EUR 26)THB 500-1,000 (approx. EUR 13-26)
TurkeyTRY 5,000 (approx. EUR 130)TRY 2,500 (approx. EUR 65)TRY 5,000 (approx. EUR 130)TRY 2,000 (approx. EUR 50)
UkraineUAH 510 (approx. EUR 12)UAH 510 (approx. EUR 12)UAH 510 (approx. EUR 12)UAH 340 (approx. EUR 8)
United Arab EmiratesAED 800 (approx. EUR 200) + 4 black pointsAED 400 (approx. EUR 100) + 4 black pointsAED 1,000 (approx. EUR 250) + 12 black points + vehicle impoundment (30 days)AED 300 (approx. EUR 75)
United KingdomGBP 200 + 6 pointsGBP 100 (up to GBP 500 if court)GBP 100 + 3 pointsGBP 100 + 3 points (minimum band A fine)
United StatesUSD 50-500 depending on state (approx. EUR 45-450); not banned in all statesUSD 25-200 depending on state (approx. EUR 23-180)USD 100-500 depending on state (approx. EUR 90-450)USD 50-200 depending on state (approx. EUR 45-180)
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Strictest Countries for Driving Fines

Several countries stand out for particularly harsh penalties:

  • Switzerland: Income-proportional fines for speeding. Driving 50 km/h over the limit is a criminal offence with potential imprisonment; in 2025 a Lausanne driver clocked 27 km/h over the limit faced a fine of up to CHF 90,000, and a 2010 St. Gallen case set the record at roughly CHF 300,000.
  • Norway: Day-fine system based on income. Even modest speeding can result in thousands of euros.
  • Finland: Day-fine system. Businessman Anders Wiklöf was fined EUR 121,000 for speeding in the Åland Islands in 2023, after earlier fines of EUR 95,000 (2013) and EUR 63,000 (2018).
  • Italy: Fines increase by one-third for violations between 22:00 and 07:00.
  • United Kingdom: Fines can reach 175% of weekly income for serious speeding.

On-the-Spot Fines

Many countries allow or require police to issue fines immediately:

  • Common in Southern and Eastern Europe (Spain, Italy, Greece, Poland, Hungary)
  • Foreign drivers are often required to pay on the spot as they cannot easily be pursued later
  • Always request a receipt for any on-the-spot payment

Cross-Border Fine Collection

Within the EU, the Cross-Border Enforcement Directive allows fines to follow you home. Countries with the most active cross-border collection include France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Austria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Switzerland, Norway, and Finland have the highest potential fines due to their income-based systems. Fines are uncapped for high earners — Finland has issued a EUR 121,000 speeding fine (2023) and Switzerland a roughly CHF 300,000 one (2010).

Yes. The EU Cross-Border Enforcement Directive covers speeding, red light, seatbelt, phone use, drink-driving, and other offences. Fines can be collected across borders.

In many countries, yes, especially as a foreign driver. Refusing may result in vehicle impoundment or being taken to a police station. Always ask for an official receipt.

Fines are technically the same for everyone. However, foreign drivers in some countries are required to pay immediately (deposit system) rather than receiving a postal notice.

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Within the EU, unpaid fines can be forwarded to debt collection agencies in your home country. Outside the EU, unpaid fines may cause problems if you return to that country.

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