Changes to traffic fines and penalty points come into effect on Friday, Transport Malta has announced.

Among the changes, the fine for a person found guilty of driving through a red light will increase from €100 to €200.Another change, would see the fine for driving through a no entry sign rise from €46.59 to €75. 

Speeding over 15 km/h over the speed limit will see the fine increase from €69.88 to €100. 

Fines for driving a vehicle carrying iron rods or nets which are not properly secured will increase from 116.47 to €200.

The points penalty system for licenses will also see some changes, as the use of mobile phone will have its parameters increased from 3-6 points to 6-9 points. Additionally the use headphones while also see an increase from 3-6 points to 6-9 points.

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