"Officer, I'm late": one year in prison, a €6,000 fine, and a two-year license suspension | Strictly prohibited by law starting today.

Incredibly, as of today, lateness is no longer tolerated: you risk up to a year in prison and a hefty fine. What you need to know

From today there are no more excuses : being late is no longer an excuse.

In fact, from today it could cost you dearly .

After all, the law now punishes him severely: up to a year in prison, a €6,000 fine, and a two-year license suspension.

All that remains is to discover everything in detail .

Being late today can be very costly: what you need to know

From today, saying "Officer, I'm late" is no longer a simple excuse, but can become grounds for criminal conviction . From today, uttering this phrase in certain circumstances can result in up to a year in prison, a €6,000 fine, and a two-year license suspension. This is a new law, which has clearly and unequivocally established that such behavior is no longer tolerated. The consequences are therefore extremely harsh, even for those who believe they acted in good faith or without intending to cause harm.

The strict regulation goes into effect immediately and affects thousands of motorists across the country. It is no longer possible to invoke urgency or delay to try to avoid a fine. Penalties are increased, making this behavior strictly prohibited and severely punishable. But what exactly does the law provide? In which cases does one actually risk imprisonment? Continue to the next section to find out more.

This is why you even risk imprisonment

In reality, what has been said so far refers to a very specific violation of the Highway Code: refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test. Being late isn't enough to avoid a check. Indeed, refusal is considered a crime and carries very severe penalties: a fine of €1,500 to €6,000 , imprisonment for 6 months to 1 year, license suspension for 6 months to 2 years, confiscation of the vehicle (if owned), and the deduction of 10 points from your license. Telling an officer you're late is therefore not a valid excuse to avoid a breathalyzer test or other checks.

In some specific circumstances, refusal may be a defensive option, discussed with a lawyer, but never a generic justification. The law is clear: roadside checks must be complied with. Ultimately, claiming to be in a hurry not only fails to avoid a fine, but also risks making one's situation worse if used as a pretext to refuse a legal obligation.