When you take your Saphe on car trips in Europe, it is important to be aware of the local rules and laws regarding traffic alerts. Although Saphe is designed to improve road safety by warning about hazards on the road, legislation varies from country to country. Some countries allow the use of traffic alerts like Saphe without restrictions, while others have strict regulations that can result in fines or confiscation. In this article, we review which countries you should be extra cautious about so you can travel safely and legally.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, it is strictly forbidden to use equipment that warns about speed controls. The consequences for violations can be heavy fines, which you naturally want to avoid. It is therefore recommended to switch off Saphe while driving in Switzerland, but to be completely sure of complying with the rules, you should remove it so it is not visible.
Germany
In Germany, it is illegal for the driver to use equipment that warns about speed controls. It is not illegal to own the equipment, which is why Saphe products are sold in Germany. You can drive legally with Saphe as long as the function for warning about speed controls is deactivated.
France
In France, it is only allowed to warn about speed controls if companies like ours follow specific rules and get the products approved. Unfortunately, Saphe is not approved in France and does not meet their requirements. We are not aware of whether fines are issued for using equipment like Saphe in France, but it is best to be cautious and refrain from using your traffic alert there.
Turkey, Cyprus and Macedonia
In Turkey, Cyprus and Macedonia, it is illegal to warn about speed controls. Unfortunately, we have no information on the size of fines or the extent to which the law is enforced in these countries. It is important to be aware of this and follow local laws and regulations during your trip.
Austria
Traffic alerts must not be used to precisely warn about speed cameras. General warnings about risk zones may be permitted.
Belgium
As in Austria and France, precise warnings about speed cameras are illegal, but general warnings about dangerous zones are allowed.
Saphe is illegal in Switzerland and can be problematic in Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and Austria, depending on how they are used. In France and other countries, it is important that the device only provides general warnings about "dangerous zones" to be legal. Before use abroad, it is recommended to check local laws.
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