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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers risk £1,000 fine for habit when stuck at traffic lights - what you need to know

Motorists in the UK could face fines up to £1,000 for using their phones while stopped at traffic lights, as this is considered breaking the law regarding mobile device usage while driving.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fine at 283 km/h, racing and drugs: who is the influencer investigated for dangerous maneuvers arrested in the interior of SP

Digital influencer Plínio Palmeira, known as 'Benga TV', was arrested in São Paulo for drug trafficking and dangerous driving practices.

Mar 20 • 13:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

31 lakh challans settled in Lok Adalat, ₹27 crore fine collected

In a decade, over 31 lakh traffic challans in Delhi have been resolved through Lok Adalat, collecting fines totaling over ₹27 crore.

Mar 17 • 06:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Swedish man paid too much for parking: Got fined

A Swedish man received a parking fine after mistakenly paying the highest rate for a parking spot that was actually categorized at a lower rate.

Mar 16 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New radars start to fine on the Índio Tibiriçá and Mogi-Salesópolis highways

New speed radars have been installed on the Índio Tibiriçá and Mogi-Salesópolis highways in Brazil, commencing fines for speeding vehicles.

Mar 16 • 15:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers risk £1,000 fine for making wrong move to let ambulance pass

Motorists may face fines of up to £1,000 for improperly yielding to emergency vehicles, as it can lead to violations of traffic regulations.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The nearly $100,000 fine that most people incur without realizing it

Using a cellphone while driving can lead to hefty fines and is prohibited under Argentine traffic law, highlighting its risks and the need for awareness.

Mar 14 • 10:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Many residents do not know that they can receive a fine for not using a seatbelt on a bus

A recent survey reveals that over half of Latvians are unaware that not wearing a seatbelt on long-distance buses can lead to a monetary fine.

Mar 13 • 09:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Pablo Toviggino left the courts in a car without license plates, an infraction that has a fine of $949,990

Pablo Toviggino, the treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, left the courts in a vehicle lacking proper license plates, leading to a potential fine in Buenos Aires.

Mar 12 • 00:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Impulsive Escape to the Fields. A Young Man from Slovácko Fears a Speeding Fine and May Now Lose His Driver's License

A young man from Slovácko is at risk of losing his driver's license after attempting to evade a speeding fine by fleeing the scene.

Mar 11 • 13:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

This Year, More Than 20,000 Cars Have Had Their License Plates Seized for Traffic Fine Delinquencies... Special Crackdown Until April

The South Korean police reported that over 20,000 vehicles have had their license plates seized this year due to unpaid traffic fines, with a special crackdown ongoing until April.

Mar 9 • 03:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man wins seatbelt fine court battle as AI traffic cameras face scrutiny

A Queensland court has dismissed a seatbelt fine issued to a driver, highlighting growing concerns over the reliability of AI-powered traffic cameras in Australia.

Mar 5 • 21:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu is monitored by over 120 police cameras. Why and how are they used?

Tartu's use of over 120 police cameras has sparked controversy following a resident's fine for running a red light, which was caught on camera.

Mar 5 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TRAFFIC DRAMA: 'The police state has arrived...' the fine for a red light in Tartu revealed an unexpected surveillance method

A recent incident in Tartu involving a red light fine has sparked public debate about the balance between necessary traffic enforcement and excessive surveillance methods.

Mar 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

M-1 Champions Takurou Learn Bicycle Rules, Fine 'High Even with Prize Money'

The comedy duo Takurou, winners of the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, participated in a bicycle safety class organized by the Osaka police, addressing the importance of understanding new traffic laws and fines for violations.

Mar 4 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Highway Code rule could see £100 fine for common motorway action

UK drivers might face a £100 fine for undertaking slower vehicles on motorways, a common yet risky maneuver.

Mar 4 • 04:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ "Six hours in Latvia and already a fine!" A couple's return to their homeland with two cars causes problems

A Latvian family returning from Denmark faces fines from police for their vehicles while attempting to navigate the complexities of car registration in Latvia.

Mar 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Can a car left on the roadside without mandatory insurance or technical inspection receive a fine?

The article discusses the legal implications of leaving a car on the street in Latvia without mandatory insurance (OCTA) or technical inspection, highlighting that it may lead to a fine if deemed abandoned.

Mar 2 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Caught by authorities – this driver's speed: he faces a fine or may even lose his driving license

A driver caught speeding at 149 km/h may face a fine and temporary suspension of their driving license, sparking a heated debate on social media.

Feb 28 • 11:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Drove twice as fast – will be expelled from the country

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.

Feb 27 • 13:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Driver in Frýdek-Místek Stopped to Help an Injured Person But Received a Fine for Improper Parking

A driver in Frýdek-Místek was fined for improper parking while stopping to assist an injured person.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A fine of $1,807,000?: The most expensive infractions that a radar can detect

In Buenos Aires province, recent adjustments have raised the maximum fine for certain traffic infractions to $1.8 million, with a particular focus on serious violations that can be captured by radar.

Feb 26 • 03:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

She drives 43 km/h over the speed limit to save her cancerous husband: the administrative tribunal does not annul the penalty

A woman was fined for driving excessively over the speed limit while rushing to help her husband undergoing chemotherapy, but the administrative tribunal upheld the fine, stating it lacked jurisdiction to consider her urgency as a valid excuse.

Feb 25 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why radars that fine those who run red lights are called 'Caetanos' in RS (and learn at which intersections they will be installed)

A new radar system that fines drivers for running red lights, known as 'Caetanos,' will begin operations in Porto Alegre, Brazil, as part of a traffic safety initiative.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Paulig's Heir Ran a Red Light – Here's How Expensive It Was

Eduard Paulig, heir to the Paulig coffee dynasty, received hefty fines for running a red light in Espoo.

Feb 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Traffic Violation Denial Incident Leads to Punishment of Officer Who Paid Fine Out of Pocket

A police officer in Japan has been disciplined for attempting to avoid investigating a traffic violation by falsifying documents and paying the fine himself.

Feb 19 • 11:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Google maps versus reality. A driver challenges a speed camera fine and reveals gaps in the investigation

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

Feb 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Can the police fine for dirty license plates?

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.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck gets stuck under railway overpass in downtown Sorocaba

A munck truck got stuck under a railway overpass in downtown Sorocaba, Brazil, causing temporary traffic disruptions and prompting a fine for the driver.

Feb 17 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emdec will monitor traffic and fine drivers inside the Unicamp campus in March

The Emdec will begin monitoring and enforcing traffic laws within the Unicamp campus, starting with a two-week educational phase in March.

Feb 17 • 10:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The tax office is to deal with the issue of relief in the repayment of fines, even if the debt has already been collected

A ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland indicates that taxpayers can seek relief on traffic violation fines under certain circumstances, despite previous collection efforts by authorities.

Feb 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers 'caught out' with up to £1k fine by clever 'lollipop' feature

Drivers may face fines of up to £1,000 for neglecting rules enforced by school crossing patrol officers, colloquially known as lollipop people.

Feb 16 • 10:54 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Chinese citizen expelled from Norway for five years after traffic accident

A Chinese citizen has been expelled from Norway for five years following a traffic violation that occurred in Balsfjord, resulting in a fine and the release of video footage by police for awareness.

Feb 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK drivers risk £1,000 fine if caught doing this while 'queuing in traffic'

UK drivers can incur fines up to £1,000 for using their phones while stationary in traffic.

Feb 15 • 04:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Summer of 1963: Retaining Driver's Licenses, Number of Offenses, and the Day the 'Gray Foxes' Came Out to Fine Pedestrians

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

Feb 13 • 18:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Driver recognized as violator: "The police misled me"

A driver involved in an accident with an ambulance in Klaipėda claims he was misled by police after receiving a fine for traffic violations.

Feb 13 • 16:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Driver who collided with medic vehicle agreed to 45 euro fine but regretted after paying it

A driver in Klaipėda who collided with an emergency medical vehicle accepted a 45 euro fine, later expressing regret after discovering new details about the incident.

Feb 12 • 15:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Susanna Penttilä made a brazen proposal to the police – What the expert thinks

Susanna Penttilä, a fashion entrepreneur and OnlyFans influencer, is under scrutiny for suggesting an alternative method to pay her fine after being caught using her phone while driving.

Feb 11 • 14:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jack Grealish hit with £1,000 fine for what he did the night before Everton match

Jack Grealish received a £1,000 fine after running a red light in his Lamborghini the night before a match.

Feb 11 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Can you keep your car running while you run errands? In this case, you will receive a ticket on your windshield

Keeping your car idling in a parking lot during frost conditions may lead to a fine, as Finnish law permits idling only for two minutes unless waiting in traffic.

Feb 9 • 04:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Police found a prohibited device in a Mercedes - driver fined 10,000 euros

A driver in Pirkanmaa received a hefty fine for using a banned radar detector, which resulted in the police seizing the device.

Feb 7 • 19:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

$48.20 fine and controls reduce accidents on Simón Bolívar Avenue and Ruta Viva

Since January 1, 2026, there have been no recorded fatalities on Simón Bolívar Avenue or Ruta Viva, following traffic restrictions by the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) of Quito to reduce accidents.

Feb 6 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas imposes an average of one daily fine on trucks in restricted areas in 2025

In 2025, Campinas issued an average of one fine per day against trucks operating in restricted areas, with a total of 357 fines compared to just 40 in 2024, coinciding with increased electronic monitoring.

Feb 4 • 11:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Driver received an absurd fine for speeding. Due to 1 km/h, he must pay 70 thousand

A driver in the Swiss canton of Jura was fined approximately 70,000 CZK for exceeding the speed limit by just 1 km/h, highlighting Switzerland's strict enforcement of traffic laws.

Feb 4 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Hellenic Police: Beware of deceptive message regarding alleged traffic fine payment

The Hellenic Police warns citizens about a fraudulent SMS aiming to deceive them into paying a nonexistent traffic fine for speeding.

Feb 3 • 13:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

How to check if I have a traffic fine in the United States?

Drivers in the United States can now easily check if they have unpaid traffic fines online using their vehicle license plate number.

Feb 3 • 00:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard warns of a new wave of emails simulating traffic fines to scam

The Civil Guard has warned of a new wave of fraudulent emails pretending to be traffic fine notifications aimed at scamming the public into paying fake penalties.

Feb 2 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Fine for the Minister of Justice of Poland for not giving priority to a pedestrian while driving: Watch the video

The Minister of Justice of Poland, Waldemar Żurek, has been fined €350 for failing to yield to a pedestrian while driving.

Feb 2 • 17:59 UTC

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