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A report from Rio de Janeiro's traffic department reveals that over 6.2 million traffic fines were issued in 2025, averaging nearly 12 fines per minute.

A tourist caught driving at 99 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Norway will face expulsion after receiving a fine and reporting requirements to the police.

A digital influencer was arrested in Pará for racially insulting a traffic officer during a vehicle inspection.

A new bill in Estonia mandates that mobile traffic cameras must have warning signs placed in front of them to make speed measurements valid.

A 49-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving after he was involved in an accident in downtown Thessaloniki while under the influence of alcohol.

Residents express dissatisfaction with traffic bans intended to alleviate noise and pollution, citing insufficient improvements and enforcement.

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

Law enforcement in Greece reported over 16,000 traffic violations during intensive checks over the Clean Monday weekend aimed at ensuring safe travel for holiday-goers.

The South Korean police will enforce variable speed limits on Seohae Bridge in response to adverse weather conditions to prevent large-scale traffic accidents.

A patrol police vehicle was blown up in Moscow, resulting in the death of one officer and injury to another.

Scotland plans to take several speed cameras out of service due to a review that questions their effectiveness in reducing accidents and speeding.

A viral video raises questions about whether male traffic police officers can stop female riders, resulting in widespread social media discussions about gender norms in traffic enforcement.

The traffic coordinator in Alenquer, Adenilson Soares, has reported receiving threats linked to his oversight of traffic enforcement in the municipality.

Traffic congestion ensued in Abuja as military enforced movement restrictions during the ongoing elections.

Over 30,000 serious traffic violations in Rio Grande do Sul have expired, allowing offenders to avoid penalties, as the Federal Public Ministry investigates the lack of enforcement.

A driver in São João da Barra, Brazil, evaded the Federal Highway Police, prompting a high-speed chase through the city.

A traffic warden in Ashford, Kent, issued a parking ticket to a broken-down bus at a bus stop, leading to community outrage and a defense from the council for following procedure.

The chief of Kanagawa Prefectural Police publicly apologized for improper traffic enforcement practices that have harmed public trust.

The Kanagawa Prefectural Police's mishandling of traffic violations has eroded public trust and could undermine overall traffic enforcement efforts.

The Kanagawa Prefectural Police are addressing a significant issue concerning improper traffic violation enforcement, informing affected drivers about potential annulments of violation points and refunds for paid fines.

Kanagawa Prefectural Police officers admitted to issuing traffic violation tickets without proper enforcement procedures during speed limit checks.

The National Police Agency of Japan has directed local police to comply with requests from traffic violators to review drive recorder footage following issues of improper law enforcement.

A deputy inspector in Kanagawa Prefecture reflects on leading improper traffic enforcement, acknowledging it stemmed from a misguided sense of justice.

Saskatoon police issued significantly fewer traffic tickets last year due to ongoing staffing shortages that have affected enforcement capabilities.

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.

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

The chief of Japan's National Police Agency expresses concern that improper traffic enforcement by Kanagawa police could damage public trust in law enforcement.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted a law enforcement operation that led to the arrest of multiple illegal migrants, including children, during a routine traffic stop in Kinney County.

A deported illegal immigrant shot a deputy in South Carolina during a traffic stop and was killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

The installation of cameras to enforce traffic laws has been legally approved in Greece, with initial implementation on public transport and major roads in the capital.

A driver contests a speeding fine after discovering missing speed limit signs, challenging the credibility of police evidence based on Google Maps images.

A viewer of the program "Bez tabu" raises concerns about the rising number of vehicles with unreadable license plates and questions the police's enforcement on this issue.

The Delta State Police Command has intensified traffic law enforcement and established mobile courts to prosecute violators swiftly.

The chief of Kanagawa Prefectural Police has apologized for improper traffic enforcement activities in the assembly and pledged to disclose details soon.

A drunk driver in Lithuania tried to bribe police officers after being stopped for violating traffic rules, resulting in both administrative and criminal liabilities.

A parking inspector in Oulu faced a violent threat from a young man after taking photographs of a car with an expired parking ticket.

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.

In response to a robbery attempt in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, vehicles were seen driving against traffic to flee the scene, prompting the Federal Highway Police to enhance security in the area.

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after fleeing from the Federal Highway Police and running over a 54-year-old woman in Feira de Santana, Brazil.

The Kanagawa Prefectural Police are canceling approximately 2,700 traffic violations due to suspected malpractice in enforcement practices.

In 1963, Buenos Aires implemented a debate on the legality of traffic police retaining driver's licenses amid concerns over driver and pedestrian violations.

In Nantes, LAPI cars have issued over 300,000 parking fines in 2025, significantly boosting the city's revenue from parking fees.

A father and son were arrested by federal police in Brazil for possessing illegal medications and smuggled items during a routine traffic stop on the Via Dutra.

An operation in Búzios resulted in the removal of vehicles and the confiscation of an unlicensed motorcycle as part of a traffic enforcement initiative.

A man in Osaka has been sent for documentation for failing to attend a mandated bicycle safety course after receiving multiple reminders over 1.5 years.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in the USA during a traffic stop.

A man in his twenties was caught speeding at 221 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in Norway, resulting in three traffic violations within 23 minutes.

A man was arrested by the Reykjavik police for driving his car into three others while suspected to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Over 237 traffic violations, including instances of children not wearing seatbelts, were recorded by law enforcement in Klaipėda.

The town of Jūrmala has dismantled a red traffic signal camera that has collected fines from thousands of drivers, with discussions underway about reimbursements for those penalized.