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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are vehicle owners defenseless against speed cameras? Ombudsman: they have no right to defense in court

The Polish Ombudsman has raised concerns that vehicle owners cannot effectively defend themselves in court if fined by speed cameras, as remaining silent leads to penalties for not identifying the driver.

Mar 10 • 09:58 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
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The tripod has identified the winner of illegal street racing, but the 'prize' awaits both drivers

The Šiauliai police revealed via Facebook that a speed camera recorded two drivers racing, where the one reaching a higher speed has been declared the 'winner,' but both face penalties.

Mar 6 • 12:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fines 2026: how much each infraction costs in March

Traffic fines in Argentina have increased significantly for common violations as of March 2026, affecting drivers' costs and license renewals.

Mar 6 • 03:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Speed cameras in chaos, in Naples the prefect suspends all devices

The prefect of Naples has suspended 67 speed cameras and frozen penalties issued from 2018 to 2023 due to concerns over their legality.

Mar 5 • 12:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Støjberg wants to punish demonstrators blocking traffic. Also farmers

Danmarksdemokraterne proposes to increase penalties for climate and Palestinian demonstrators who block traffic, including farmers in tractor demonstrations.

Mar 5 • 06:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Driver receives penalties for another driver for two years. Why can't the police system prevent this?

A Latvian driver has been unfairly receiving fines for traffic violations committed by another individual due to a similar vehicle registration number.

Feb 28 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers alerted to '24 hours' rule as ignoring it could get you banned from roads

Drivers in the UK are being reminded of the crucial '24-hour' rule regarding reporting road collisions to avoid penalties such as fines or driving bans.

Feb 27 • 13:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Collisions Between Pedestrians and Bicycles: 99.9% of Violations Are Committed by Cyclists; Decrease in Strict Penalties for Drinking and Distracted Riding

A report reveals that 99.9% of traffic violations in pedestrian and bicycle collisions involve cyclists, with an increase in such accidents noted.

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you going to buy a car? This mistake can be really costly

A reminder from the Finnish Traffic Insurance Centre highlights the importance of obtaining traffic insurance promptly when purchasing a vehicle to avoid costly penalties for being uninsured.

Feb 24 • 08:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Poland Radically Changes Traffic Regulations – Driver’s License Permanently Revoked for Certain Violations, Imprisonment is Foreseen

Poland is tightening its traffic laws by permanently revoking driving licenses for new violations and introducing severe penalties including imprisonment.

Feb 21 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 30,000 serious offenses, such as drunk driving or street racing, have expired in RS; MPF investigates possible omission

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.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Madona's Deputy Mayor Šķēls Faces Nearly 40 Administrative Penalties for Violations

Aigars Šķēls, the Deputy Mayor of Madona, has faced nearly 40 administrative penalties, primarily for traffic violations, including driving under the influence.

Feb 20 • 19:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New sanctions: the keys to the traffic law reform in Córdoba

The Córdoba provincial government has updated its traffic law to include new concepts and penalties for offenders, which is now in effect.

Feb 18 • 13:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A drunk driver crashed a 'Chevrolet' into a pole at the Dutch roundabout in Vilnius

A drunk driver crashed a Chevrolet vehicle into a pole at a roundabout in Vilnius early in the morning, leading to administrative penalties for the driver.

Feb 17 • 07:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

DMV in New York: changes in driving license points for certain offenses are now in effect

New York's DMV has enforced new regulations that increase points assigned for traffic violations to expedite administrative penalties.

Feb 16 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York: DMV violations that punish with eight points on the driver's license from now on

New York has implemented new DMV penalties that assign eight points to certain traffic violations starting February 16.

Feb 16 • 13:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to know if I was fined on the routes of Buenos Aires?

The article provides guidance on how drivers can check if their vehicles have been fined on Buenos Aires' roads, emphasizing the importance of respecting speed limits to avoid penalties.

Feb 13 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Recent DMV updates in New York: licenses and severe fines in February 2026

New York's DMV is implementing stricter point systems and penalties for drivers starting February 2026.

Feb 12 • 15:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Favorite Destination Tightens Rules: Prison for Speeding, Loss of Car for Alcohol

Czechs traveling to Poland are now facing stricter penalties for traffic violations, including potential imprisonment for speeding and vehicle confiscation for alcohol-related offenses.

Feb 3 • 04:30 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
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Summary of the weekend of the Zagreb police: Most penalties for speeding, and one in five drunk drivers had more than 1.5 promille

Over the weekend from January 9 to 12, the Zagreb police conducted intensified actions against traffic violations, recording 923 infractions, primarily for speeding.

Jan 12 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Interior announces that there will be no fines for not using the V-16 beacon during a 'reasonable period'

The Spanish Minister of the Interior announced that there will be no penalties for not using the V-16 beacon for a reasonable period, despite a report showing that 1,119 people died on the roads in 2025, which is a decrease from the previous year.

Jan 8 • 11:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

New traffic rules for 2026: drivers who do not signal with the V16 beacon will be fined

Starting January 1, 2026, emergency triangles will be completely replaced by the connected V16 beacon, which will be the only measure enforced from that date.

Jan 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Lowest traffic deaths in 15 years this year for September and October according to ELSTAT

The article reports a significant decrease in traffic deaths for September and October, marking the lowest rate in 15 years, attributed to the implementation of a new traffic code with stricter penalties.

Dec 31 • 16:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

What Is Changing in Croatia from January 1: Major Changes in Pensions, Minimum Wage Increase, Largest Construction Overhauls...

Croatia will see significant changes from January 1, including pension reforms, an increase in minimum wage, stricter traffic penalties, and more flexible working conditions linked to pensions.

Dec 31 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Traffic permits: Last day to pay - No extension will be given

Today, December 31, is the final deadline for paying traffic permits for 2026, with the government confirming that no extensions will be granted and strict penalties will apply for late payments.

Dec 31 • 08:14 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Countdown to the V16 beacon: complete guide before its definitive obligation in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, traditional emergency triangles will be replaced by the mandatory V16 beacon, and this article provides a comprehensive guide to selecting a legal V16 beacon to avoid penalties.

Dec 30 • 23:40 UTC

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