The Council of Ministers yesterday evening approved the road safety bill strong> and the delegation for the reform of the Highway Code. A “zero tolerance” measure how is it? been more sometimes defined by the Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini, which provides for very stringent regulations in various areas. In fact, important news is arriving; regarding the use of scooters, a hard line on the use of mobile phones while driving, new regulations on speed cameras and much more.
Minister Matteo Salvini hopes to see it approved by the Parliament by the autumn the text. So let's see all the main innovations included in the bill.
ZERO TOLERANCE
caught driving under the influenceit is license suspension for up to 3 years. For people convicted of driving under the influence it is there is an absolute ban on drinking alcohol before driving for 2 or 3 years depending on the crime committed and the obligation to install the so-called “alcolock” at one's own expense, which prevents the engine from starting if the speed The driver's alcohol level is above zero.
Regarding driving under the influence of drugs, regardless of the state of psycho-physical alteration, driving having taken drugs, and the positivity; in the quick test he will do immediately trigger the withdrawal of the license and subsequently also the ban on obtaining the driving license for three years. In addition, there is an absolute ban on obtaining a driving license up to the age of 24 for minors caught driving without a license or under the influence of drugs.
Whoever comes to the end of the road is prohibited. surprised to use the cell phone in the carto call or send messages, it will be necessary; sanctioned with the suspension of the license from 7 days to 15 days, if you have less than 20 points on your license and depending on the remaining points. 7 days if you have 10 to 19 points, 15 days if you have 1 to 9 points. The license suspension period doubles if you cause a traffic accident. The license will be able to be suspended in the same way as even if other dangerous violations are committed such as driving on the wrong way, risky overtaking, failure to use the child safety systems, exceeding the speed limits; between 10 and 40 km/h and more.
Coming soon very strict rules on the use of scooters. There will be the obligation of the plate and of the insurance (fines from 100 to 400 euros are foreseen). Also, everyone will have to use a helmet. It will be driving against traffic is prohibited and penalties are on the way for missing turn signals, illegal upgrading of the engine and forgery of owner data (from 200 to 800 euros). For shared scooters, the operator will need to pay a fee. install automatic systems that prevent the operation of the vehicles outside the city areas where they are located; circulation is permitted.
News; also for the ZTL. The mayors will have to propose balanced solutions that protect the environment, freedom and circulation and work. Therefore, the restricted traffic areas will have to be used with criterion. The bill provides for greater guarantees also for cyclists, with the discipline of overtaking safely both on urban and extra-urban roads, providing, where possible, at least 1.5 meters of distance when carrying out the maneuver .
As far as speed cameras are concerned, these devices will have to be approved to protect citizens from what have been defined as “crazy fines”. The goal, as most times anticipated by Minister Salvini, it is; to prevent speed cameras from being used to “make money”. In a short time a regulation should arrive to standardize the modalities of approval of speed measuring instruments.
The bill it also provides for the use of the “safety car”. In the event of accidents on the motorway, the police will be able to use a vehicle to slow down traffic and prevent other accidents. For level crossings, on the other hand, it is an increase in signage and greater controls are expected, even with cameras.
Minister Salvini had more highlighted the importance of improving road safety education. All the kids who take part in road safety courses organized by the schools will receive a two-point bonus on the license upon issue.
Important news is coming for new drivers. which were, however, already; been announced. Therefore, the limit within which novice drivers will not be able to drive older cars is raised to 3 years. powerful. We are talking about endothermic cars with a specific power exceeding 55 kW per ton and/or with a maximum power equal to or greater than 70 kW. In the case of hybrid or electric models, the specific power rises to 65 kW per ton.
During the Council of Ministers, it was Furthermore, the bill-delegation for a reform of the regulations on road traffic was examined and approved, which reorganizes and rationalizes the matter also with a view to modernizing the regulatory text in force, which dates back to 1992.
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