Senate proposes modifications to point-penalty system

The Senate has proposed modifications to point penalties received for certain infringements of road rules. According to the proposal, points would no longer be deducted for exceeding speed limits by 5 km/h, driving without headlights and driving with a blood-alcohol content of up to .03%. Moreover, the point penalty for failure to wear seat belts or jeopardising other motorists would be increased. While the proposal maintains the “zero tolerance” policy towards drink-driving, offenders would not be penalised with points but with a fine of up to 5,000 crowns. The bill will now be reviewed by the Chamber of Deputies.