The process for the approval of the new Highway Code continues to advance undaunted, and is today in its final stages in the Chamber, where it will come to life the final exam in the classroom. According to the opposition, the reform put in black and white by the majority has some significant shortcomings: just think that they were presented almost 200 amendments for its modification. But it's not just the opposition that says it's ready to contest the new regulation: associations, mayors, committees, are all on the front line attacking the new CdS.
New Highway Code: what is not convincing
As highlighted by Repubblica, the first dispute concerns the limitations for i new drivers, which increase from one to three years but which provide that in this period the latter will be able to drive more powerful vehicles, i.e. cars up to 75 kW/t and cars up to 105 kW/t. Then there is the speed camera chapter: in recent days we have already talked about the stop to multiple fines if speeding detected by electronic control devices is recorded on the same stretch of road and within the same time; Added to this is the greater difficulty in their installation, with the obligation of periodic functionality and calibration checks.
Pedestrians and cyclists
Another contested point of the reform concerns pedestrians and cyclists, which will no longer have priority in pedestrian areas: for those who drive a motor vehicle permitted for circulation, explains the newspaper, the only thing left is the obligation to pay particular attention. As for the creation of new cycle paths, however, the number is significantly reduced powers of mayors and local administrators, since it will be a decree from the Ministry of Infrastructure that will establish the conditions for the construction of these lanes. Will cars have to overtake bicycles while maintaining a distance of at least one and a half metres? Yes, but only if road conditions allow it, we read about the reform.
More severe sanctions
A tightening of some sanctions is also expected. For example, for those who are caught using it smartphones behind the wheel: your license will be suspended for a maximum of two weeks. In this case the addition of financial penalties has been confirmed, even if in the Commission the amount has been reduced: they range from a minimum of 250 euros to a maximum of 1,000. In the event of late payment, and the discussion is extended to all infringements, there is a maximum limit of three fifths to the increases.
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