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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Violators without driver’s licenses suggested to be punished with imprisonment by the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Lithuanian Minister of Internal Affairs proposes imprisonment for habitual traffic violators lacking a driver's license to deter repeat offenses.

Mar 23 • 06:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Traffic violations make Beijing tighten rules for self-propelled vehicles, popular in São Paulo

Beijing has decided to enforce stricter regulations on self-propelled vehicles, including e-bikes, due to traffic violations and safety concerns.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police crack down on traffic offenders in Delta

The Delta State Police Command is strictly enforcing traffic laws, establishing mobile courts to address violations and ensure compliance by drivers in the state.

Mar 22 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Fines Over €22,000 Imposed on 17-Year-Old Motorcyclist Arrested After a Chase

A 17-year-old motorcyclist in Thessaloniki faces fines exceeding €22,000 for dangerous driving after he was arrested following a police chase.

Mar 22 • 09:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Saturday, 16 people were injured in accidents in Latvia, three died

In a series of traffic accidents in Latvia, 16 individuals were injured, and three fatalities were reported, alongside significant traffic violations.

Mar 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“Witness Camera”: like in Germany and China, a province adds citizen participation to report traffic violations

The province of Mendoza in Argentina has introduced a citizen participation measure called the 'Witness Camera' Law, allowing residents to report traffic infractions via photos and videos sent through official channels.

Mar 21 • 18:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Search for the Driver's Company After the Death of Six in New Meishin Expressway Accident: Charged with Negligent Driving Causing Death

The Mie Prefectural Police have searched the company of the truck driver involved in a fatal six-person accident on the New Meishin Expressway for potential violations related to negligent driving.

Mar 21 • 06:21 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Influencer fined for driving at 283 km/h has cars seized in the interior of SP

A digital influencer had several cars seized by police in Campinas, SP, after being reported for driving at a reckless speed of 283 km/h.

Mar 20 • 11:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Łukasz Mejza has relinquished his immunity. Violation of traffic regulations in the background.

Polish politician Łukasz Mejza has waived his parliamentary immunity in light of multiple traffic violations, including excessive speeding.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Scandal involving Łukasz Mejza. New facts have emerged

Polish MP Łukasz Mejza has resigned from his immunity in relation to multiple traffic violations, with the case now moving to the Speaker of the Sejm.

Mar 20 • 09:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

BMW Driver Explained the Reason for His Recklessness on Ring Road I – "I Might Have Gotten Nervous About This"

A BMW driver recklessly sped in front of an unmarked police car in Helsinki, leading to a chase that lasted over ten kilometers before the driver was stopped and charged with serious traffic safety violations.

Mar 20 • 04:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for delivery workers in New York: the mayor eliminates fines for cyclists and e-bikes

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that cyclists and e-bike users will no longer be required to appear in criminal court for minor traffic violations.

Mar 19 • 19:22 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 21:32 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos mobile court convicts six traffic offenders

A Lagos mobile court has convicted eight traffic offenders for violations of local traffic laws during an enforcement exercise.

Mar 18 • 11:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The police could not believe what the breathalyzer showed: a woman drove her children to school while drunk

A Lithuanian police operation revealed a woman transported children to school with a blood alcohol level of 1.2, amid a broader crackdown on traffic violations regarding seatbelt use among children.

Mar 17 • 12:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Morning traffic incident in Klaipėda: behind the VW wheel – two and a half promiles, rights – long 'drunk'

Klaipėda traffic police reported several high-profile DUI incidents with one driver recorded at a staggering 2.57 promiles.

Mar 17 • 08:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

More Swedes Had Their Licenses Revoked

Nearly 40,000 Swedes lost their driver's licenses last year, with a significant increase in revocations attributed to serious traffic violations.

Mar 17 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation in Itaperuna addresses 290 vehicles and records more than 200 traffic violations

A joint traffic operation in Itaperuna, Brazil, resulted in over 200 traffic violations and inspections of nearly 300 vehicles.

Mar 16 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic Police of Attica: 15 arrests, 4,970 tickets in 25,000 checks over 4 days – 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 • 13:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Sectional measurement in Moravský Krumlov slowed down drivers. Violations decreased by half

Traffic violations in Moravský Krumlov have decreased significantly due to newly implemented sectional measurements.

Mar 16 • 12:53 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Monday, March 16, 2026

Quito implements a vehicle circulation system called Pico y Placa, restricting vehicles based on license plate numbers at certain times, with penalties for violations.

Mar 15 • 22:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Traffic fines in the U.S.: how to check if you have violations

The article discusses the evolving technology that enables drivers in the U.S. to quickly check their traffic violation records online, highlighting state-specific procedures.

Mar 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police investigate viral claims of extortion by Lagos task force officers

The Lagos State Police are investigating allegations made in a viral video claiming that officers of the Lagos State Task Force extorted money from motorists by fabricating traffic violations.

Mar 15 • 08:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

12 Drunk Drivers Caught on Latvia's Roads on Saturday

In the past 24 hours, 12 drivers were caught operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Latvia according to the State Police.

Mar 15 • 08:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Nine drunk drivers caught on Latvian roads on Friday

In Latvia, nine drivers were apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol within a 24-hour period.

Mar 14 • 10:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Drones monitor drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians from above. They issue fines for running red lights and using phones while driving

In Bratislava, police are using drones to monitor traffic violations, including running red lights and using phones while driving, leading to an increase in fines for drivers unaware of drone surveillance.

Mar 13 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jani Mäkelä discusses Mauri Peltokangas' situation

Jani Mäkelä addresses the legal troubles facing fellow MP Mauri Peltokangas after he was convicted of serious traffic violations.

Mar 13 • 17:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Police in Ontario city run out of paper tickets charging 26 wrong-way drivers

Brantford police issued tickets to 26 drivers who attempted to bypass traffic by driving the wrong way on a one-way street following a collision on Highway 403.

Mar 13 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Man who fled from police in a stolen car has been taken into custody

A 28-year-old man has been remanded in custody for two months on suspicion of stealing a Citroën Berlingo in Tartu and dangerously fleeing from the police.

Mar 13 • 09:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Drove at high speed near synagogue - refuses to explain himself

A man arrested near a synagogue in Trondheim for high-speed driving is facing multiple traffic violations and is also suspected of car theft.

Mar 13 • 07:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chaos in traffic: cyclist blocks car in bike lane, pedestrians confront motorcyclist on the sidewalk, and motorcycles occupy bicycle paths in Belém

Recent viral videos from Belém showcase a cyclist blocking a car in a bike lane while pedestrians confront a motorcyclist on the sidewalk, highlighting critical traffic law violations.

Mar 12 • 23:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Playing with fire! The biggest speed violations and the most common driver mistakes on Latvian roads

The article discusses the ongoing issue of road safety in Latvia, highlighting the most significant speed violations and frequent traffic rule breaches among drivers in the past year.

Mar 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The truck that appeared during the investigation of Pablo Toviggino accumulates 38 fines totaling over $10 million

A truck linked to AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino was noted for having accrued 38 traffic fines amounting to over $10 million during his court investigation.

Mar 12 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three Days on Klaipėda County Roads: 3 Drunk Drivers, 113 Road Traffic Violations

In a recent three-day period, authorities in Klaipėda County reported multiple incidents involving drunk driving and road traffic violations.

Mar 12 • 12:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Be careful not to go through a red light, with T-Red 41 fines in a day

The T-Red traffic monitoring system in Italy is effectively capturing red light violations, with reports of 41 fines issued daily from each device in selected cities.

Mar 11 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deceptive SMS regarding alleged traffic violations - Practical advice for protection against phishing attacks

The Greek Digital Governance Ministry warns citizens about deceptive phishing SMS messages claiming unpaid traffic fines.

Mar 11 • 15:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A driver in Domažlice overtook two cars in a no-passing zone. He ended up in a field with his vehicle

A driver in the Domažlice region violated traffic laws by overtaking two cars in a no-passing area and ended up in a field as a consequence.

Mar 10 • 20:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun mobile court fines 20 drivers for seatbelt, license violations

A mobile court in Ogun State has fined 20 drivers for various traffic violations, including not wearing seatbelts and lacking valid licenses.

Mar 10 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cyclist Blocks Cars on Bike Lane in Belém, Video Goes Viral

A video of a cyclist blocking cars on a bike lane in Belém to prevent traffic violations has gone viral on social media.

Mar 10 • 18:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Study: Empathetic People are Better Drivers and Rarely Get into Accidents

A recent study from Latvia indicates that drivers with higher levels of empathy are less likely to be involved in traffic accidents and violations.

Mar 10 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic Police of Attica: 8 Drivers Arrested – Over 5,000 Violations in 4 Days

The Traffic Police of Attica conducted targeted actions and traffic checks, resulting in over 5,000 violations and the arrest of eight drivers over a weekend.

Mar 10 • 10:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF seizes truck with over 250 fines and R$ 80,000 in debts on BR-470, in Bento Gonçalves

The Federal Highway Police seized a truck in Bento Gonçalves due to numerous outstanding fines and debts totaling over R$ 80,000.

Mar 10 • 08:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Several BMW Drivers Lose Their Licenses in a Short Time on the A8 Highway

During routine traffic monitoring, the Latvian police recorded 432 speed violations, with several BMW drivers losing their driving licenses due to excessive speeding.

Mar 9 • 12:17 UTC
🌍 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 • 06:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: authorities will quadruple the number of intersections with red light cameras by the end of the year

New York will increase the number of red light cameras to enhance road safety and reduce traffic violations.

Mar 8 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fines for Double Parking Soar in São Paulo

Between 2024 and 2025, the number of violations related to double parking in São Paulo increased by 90.7%.

Mar 7 • 16:02 UTC

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