Fines for drink driving have also suffered alterations.
Drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol will be fined 500 euros. Should the amount of alcohol in their blood double the amount allowed by law, so will the fine.
Alcohol
If police suspect a driver is under the influence of drugs, they can ask for a saliva sample.
If it tests positive those caught will also be subject to a standard 1000 euro caution.
Prescription drugs such as metadone have been excluded.
Authorities have said they are determined to follow through with their "zero tolerance" policies and these changes intend to reflect just that.
Radars used by some drivers to warn them of speed cameras have now been forbidden.
The speed limit in some parts of certain highways is set to be lifted to 130 kilometres per hour, but those caught driving at 150 kmph or more will face sanctions and could lose points on their licenses.
Child safety has also not been forgotten.
Child safety
Child safety seats will be mandatory for any child whose height is less than 1.35 metres.
The deadline for paying traffic fines is also set to change.
Infractors will be given an extra five days to pay their fines voluntarily.
So instead of 15 days they will now have 20.
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