Using the phone while driving is to be punishable with a fine of €25 to €100. Currently it's either a warning or up to €15. The word "phone", in the law, is also taken to mean any smart device like a tablet.
Last year, the police issued 3,390 tickets for using the phone while driving; nevertheless, new police cars are to be fitted with better detectors.
Not using the turn signal will be punishable by €15 to €30. Like with the phones, currently it's either a warning or a fine of up to €15. Nevertheless the previous rules will continue to apply to cyclists and moped drivers, who can be fined with up to €7.
While people who don't use seatbelts will be fined with up to €70. Driving children not restrained by a booster seat will be punishable with €70.
The amendments to traffic law also specify what constitutes 'aggressive driving' in more detail: drifting, as well as rear-wheel driving with a motorcycle will be punishable with €70 to €280.
