EU: Council of the European Union: Traffic data exchange & EU abiding by Fundamental Rights

• Exchange of data on traffic offences: Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council facilitating cross-border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences – Analysis of the final compromise text with a view to agreement (LIMITE doc no: 16848-14, pdf). This would cover the following offences under Article 2: Scope: This Directive shall apply to the following road safety related traffic offences: (a) speeding; (b) non-use of a seat-belt; (c) failing to stop at a red traffic light; (d) drink-driving; (e) driving under the influence of drugs; (f) failing to wear a safety helmet; (g) use of a forbidden lane; (h) illegally using a mobile telephone or any other communication devices while driving. • Fundamental Rights: Guidelines on methodological steps to be taken to check fundamental rights compatibility at the Council’s preparatory bodies (Doc no: 16957-14, pdf). See proposed changes and additions by the Council, for example: “Subject to the principle of proportionality, are the limitations necessary? is it limited to what is strictly necessary