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Originally Posted by cmhsam
So what are the police like in terms of speeding? What's a safe speed over posted?
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In Austria and Switzerland be VERY careful as they are using cameras pretty much everywhere (bridges/tunnels/overpasses) and will send you a ticket . If they catch you in a mobile speed trap and you get pulled over you'll have to pay right away (usually cash) or they can impound belongings up to the value of your fee. Speeding in Austria and Switzerland can be very expensive (hundreds if not a thousand Euros) .
In Germany anything over 20km/h+ is going to cause you a lot of grief
Below 20 it is (for Germany)
... up to 10 km/h inside the city 15 euro, outside the city 10 euro
... 11 - 15 km/h inside the city 25 euro , outside the city 20 euro
... 16 - 20 km/h inside the city 35 euro, outside the city 30 euro
... 21 - 25 km/h inside the city 80 euro, outside the city 70 euro
Also note the police is very strict on the use of cellphones without handsfree, close following others on the Autobahn and not keeping a safe distance especially during
rain/fog.
Basically just be a sensible driver and you'll be fine (and move to the right after passing...)