Croatia proposes stricter traffic fines and new road safety laws

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Croatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović has proposed significant amendments to the Road Traffic Safety Act aimed at reducing accidents and fatalities. The proposed changes include substantial increases in fines for various violations.

Key proposed penalties include 200 euros for not wearing a seatbelt and 300 euros for improper parking that obstructs traffic. For illegal street racing, organizers and participants could face fines between 2,000 and 5,000 euros, potential imprisonment of up to 60 days, vehicle seizure, and driving bans. New regulations also target electric scooters, with parents facing fines of 1,000 to 3,000 euros if they allow children under 14 to operate them, and penalties for using scooters that exceed legal technical limits.

Additionally, the proposal introduces fines of 800 to 2,000 euros for drivers who record and publish their own traffic violations on social media. The measures are intended to improve road culture and safety rather than simply increasing state revenue. The amendments will undergo a 30-day public consultation period.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Croatia · Davor Božinović · Ministry of the Interior

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Fines for not using a seatbelt will increase from 130 to 200 euros. www.zvornikdanas.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Improper parking that obstructs safety or traffic will incur a 300 euro fine. www.zvornikdanas.com · face.ba · radiosarajevo.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fines for disobeying police orders will increase from 390 to a range of 1,320 to 2,650 euros. www.zvornikdanas.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Croatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović presented a package of amendments to the Road Traffic Safety Act. ogportal.com · www.zvornikdanas.com · face.ba · radiosarajevo.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] Drivers who film their own traffic violations and post them to social media face fines between 800 and 2,000 euros. ogportal.com · www.zvornikdanas.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Parents or guardians allowing children under 14 to operate electric scooters face fines from 1,000 to 3,000 euros. ogportal.com · www.zvornikdanas.com · face.ba · radiosarajevo.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Parking in disabled spaces will see fines increase from 90 to 150 euros. www.zvornikdanas.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Organizing or participating in illegal street races may result in fines between 2,000 and 5,000 euros, up to 60 days in prison, vehicle seizure, and a driving ban. ogportal.com · www.zvornikdanas.com · face.ba · radiosarajevo.ba