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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lycabettus: The maneuvers cost him a fine of 2,000 euros

A driver in Lycabettus was fined 2,000 euros for performing drifting maneuvers during a traffic enforcement operation in Athens.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Driving drunk on the Riccheri: he said he had not drunk anything but exceeded the alcohol limit

A driver on the Riccheri highway claimed he had not consumed alcohol but registered a blood alcohol level exceeding the limits, prompting law enforcement to intervene.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Court convicts, fines six Lagos motorists for traffic offences

Six motorists in Lagos have been convicted and fined for traffic violations following a judicial enforcement operation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ogun mobile court convicts 17 traffic offenders

Seventeen drivers were convicted by Ogun's mobile court for traffic violations, highlighting the commitment to road safety enforcement in Nigeria.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Oyo impounds 60 motorcycles over QR code jackets violations

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has seized 60 motorcycles for non-compliance with the state's QR code jacket policy as part of a new enforcement initiative.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Section of Raposo Tavares in Sรฃo Paulo gains cameras that catch cellphone use and lack of seatbelt

The Raposo Tavares highway in Sรฃo Paulo will install AI cameras to detect drivers using cellphones and passengers without seatbelts.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Polish police are chasing road pirates with a Ford Mustang seized from a drunk driver

The Polish police are using a seized Ford Mustang to pursue drivers breaking road rules.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Speed cameras: here are where and when they will be operational on roads and highways

Speed cameras will be actively monitoring roads and highways in Lombardy this week to enforce speed limits.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Tauno Tromp: Traffic does not work primarily due to the fear of punishment

Tauno Tromp discusses the notion that traffic regulations are primarily followed due to the fear of penalties, questioning the implications of this reliance on punishment for road safety in Estonia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic Police of Attica: 15 arrests, 4,970 tickets in 25,000 checks over 4 days โ€“ 255 had been drinking

Traffic police in the Attica region conducted a special operation leading to 15 arrests and nearly 5,000 traffic violations identified over a weekend survey.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Heavily intoxicated driver from Tachov did not stop at the stop sign. He registered 3.22 per mille.

A heavily intoxicated driver from Tachov was found to have a blood alcohol level of 3.22 per mille after failing to stop at a stop sign.

Mar 13 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Police left a confused young man on a forest road in cold weather: 'Most people think I did the right thing'

A Finnish police officer has been sentenced for abandonment after leaving a young man alone on a forest road in cold weather.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meerut: No prayer on the road during Eid, FIR and passport cancellation will follow

In Meerut, the police have strictly prohibited Eid prayers on public roads, imposing severe legal actions against any violators including passport confiscation.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 30 radars are installed on BR-364 in RO

Thirty-one speed enforcement radars have been installed on BR-364 in the region of Rondรดnia, covering key urban and rural areas to improve road safety.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: In Carnikava, police arrest a drunk driver who blames his violations on the law enforcement officers

Police in Carnikava arrested an elderly man who was driving without a valid license, insurance, or necessary vehicle inspections after drinking with friends.

Mar 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How prosecutors are to pursue road pirates. Waldemar ลปurek issued guidelines

Poland's prosecutors have been directed to adopt uniform principles for handling repeat traffic offenders following a review of over 1,100 cases.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Caught at 160 km/h

A driver in Norway was caught speeding at 160 kilometers per hour.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The road pirate set up an address in Turkey to confuse the authorities. His trick did not work

A motorist attempted to create a false identity by establishing a fictitious address in Turkey to evade law enforcement, but his plan ultimately failed.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Drunk Drivers in Klaipeda: 508 Offenders Caught

A series of drunk driving incidents in Klaipeda resulted in 508 offenders being caught over the week, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in the area.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Attention on the roads. Increased controls started on Monday, March 9

European police are conducting enhanced road safety checks across multiple countries from March 9 to March 15, focusing on seatbelt usage and child safety seats.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: NTSA Rolls Out Instant Traffic Fines System With SMS Alerts to Motorists

The National Transport and Safety Authority in Kenya has launched an automated system to notify motorists of traffic violations via SMS, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce corruption.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FRSC convicts 35 traffic offenders in Anambra

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State has convicted 35 traffic offenders during a mobile court session, aiming to enhance road safety compliance.

Mar 7 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Robert stopped by the side of the road to urinate, police fined him - 'Why should that be prohibited?'

A Finnish man was fined by police for urinating by the roadside during a walk, raising questions about the enforcement of public urination laws.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Lombardy, where mobile speed cameras will be installed until Sunday, March 8

The police in Lombardy have announced the locations of mobile speed cameras set to monitor speeding from March 3 to March 8.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

New monitoring radars start issuing fines this Monday (2) in Greater Joรฃo Pessoa

Three new speed monitoring radars have been installed on the BR-230 between Joรฃo Pessoa and Cabedelo, starting operation on Monday, with speed limits of 50 or 80 km/h.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

In four hours, fines totaling 70,000. Drivers on the D10 were checked by police from a bus

Police in Czechia checked drivers on the D10 highway from a bus, issuing fines amounting to 70,000 CZK in just four hours.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Radars that fine for running red lights go into operation in Porto Alegre this Sunday; see locations

Red light violation detection radars begin operations in Porto Alegre, Brazil, starting this Sunday, with plans for more installations in the coming months.

Mar 1 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Totally drunk driver fled the scene of an accident in Zlรญn. The driver behind him alerted the police.

A heavily intoxicated driver escaped from the scene of an accident in Zlรญn, Czechia, but was subsequently tracked down thanks to a witness who followed him and alerted law enforcement.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Six People Injured in Traffic Accidents in Latvia on Tuesday

On Tuesday, six people were injured in 136 traffic accidents reported across Latvia.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Start of the alcohol lock obligation. What changes and how it works

Italy's implementation of the alcohol lock law begins, requiring installation of the device in cars of offenders caught driving under the influence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Driving in zigzags on Route 11: had 2.26 g/l of alcohol in blood

A driver was stopped on Route Provincial 11 in Buenos Aires for erratic driving and tested with a blood alcohol content of 2.26 g/l, significantly above the legal limit.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for drunk driving after car speeds past Guard with excess passengers in Limeira

A man was arrested in Limeira, Brazil for drunk driving after a breathalyzer test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 1.04 mg/L, significantly above the legal limit.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

AA says 'more than 10,000' drivers caught by high-tech AI cameras that spot offences a mile away

The AA warns that over 10,000 drivers have been caught by new AI traffic enforcement vans that can detect violations from a mile away.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supervision seizes 1,009 mopeds in Sรฃo Paulo since new law in January

In Sรฃo Paulo, 1,009 mopeds have been seized following the enforcement of new regulations requiring registration and a driver's license for their operation.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Controls on Routes and Disorder in the Dunes of the Buenos Aires Coast

The article discusses the dangerous incidents occurring in the dunes and beaches along the Buenos Aires Atlantic coast, caused by reckless driving and lack of effective enforcement by authorities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

SafeDrive Speed Cameras: The Interior Ministry Rejects Automatic Fines for Seatbelts and Phones While Driving

The Italian Interior Ministry clarified that SafeDrive monitoring systems can assist in law enforcement but cannot autonomously issue fines for violations like not wearing seatbelts or using a phone while driving.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Police seal off road near Arizona home of Today show host Samantha Guthrieโ€™s missing mother

Law enforcement has blocked off a road near Savannah Guthrie's mother's home in Arizona as part of the investigation into her disappearance.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"If you race, you go to jail": aggressive campaign in Villa Gesell to deter risky vehicle maneuvers in the dunes

Villa Gesell has launched a strict campaign against reckless driving during the upcoming off-road competition, intensifying enforcement and penalties following a recent tragic incident.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FRSC dismisses 43 officers over desertion, misconduct

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has dismissed 43 officers due to issues related to desertion and misconduct.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Arizona deputies save choking 2-week-old baby in roadside rescue after parents' emergency call

Arizona deputies successfully rescued a choking 2-week-old baby after the infant's parents urgently called 911 from the road.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

A driving school teacher reviews everything you need to know about V-16 beacons: 'It's a mistake to keep them in the trunk'

A driving school instructor emphasizes the importance of carrying a V-16 beacon in vehicles for emergency signaling, despite leniency from authorities on enforcement.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Woman seen on video allegedly blocking Minnesota ICE operation with car as agitators surround agents

A woman was filmed obstructing a Minnesota road with her vehicle while anti-ICE protestors surrounded federal agents attempting to carry out an operation, shortly after a similar incident resulted in a fatal shooting.

Jan 13 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Surveillance footage shows immigration activist blocking road before fatal ICE shooting

Surveillance footage reveals Renee Nicole Good blocking the road moments before she was fatally shot by ICE officers during an enforcement operation.

Jan 9 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

In Koprivnica, a Co-driver (20) Died, Driver (28) Fighting for Life, Should Not Have Been Driving

A severe traffic accident in Koprivnica resulted in the death of a 20-year-old co-driver, while the 28-year-old driver, who was prohibited from driving hours before the incident, is fighting for his life.

Jan 1 โ€ข 18:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

500 drivers test positive for alcohol each day in a week of traffic surveillance

A recent traffic surveillance campaign revealed that 500 drivers tested positive for alcohol daily, leading to 229 criminal proceedings due to severe violations of existing regulations.

Dec 30 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Over 240 violations were confirmed for drivers who consumed alcohol

More than 240 violations for driving under the influence of alcohol were recorded during targeted checks, with 248 violations and 8 arrests of drivers exceeding the alcohol limit in Attica.

Dec 27 โ€ข 12:50 UTC

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