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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

9 Passengers, 1 Bike: A Journey into Danger

A viral video shows nine people riding on a single motorcycle in Katni district, raising concerns about road safety and traffic violations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vice Prefect Alexandra Quintanilla sentenced to 30 days in prison for driving under the influence in Cuenca

Ecuadorian Vice Prefect Alexandra Quintanilla was sentenced to 30 days in prison for driving under the influence after being found guilty of traffic violations in Cuenca.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Accident on KapuzinerstraรŸe: Illegal Overtaking by Taxi Driver - Partial Amputation of Motorcycle Rider

A motorcycle rider suffered severe injuries, including partial amputation of a leg, after being struck by a taxi driver who was illegally overtaking on a bus lane in Munich.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Arrests of drivers for speed, alcohol, license

In Thessaloniki, police have conducted targeted traffic checks leading to multiple arrests of drivers for violations including speeding, drunk driving, and driving without a valid license.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fines for cellphone use while driving increase by more than 20% in Presidente Prudente

The number of drivers caught using their cell phones while driving in Presidente Prudente has increased by over 20% from 2024 to 2025, raising concerns about road safety.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic: Eleven dead, over 33,000 confirmed violations in Attica in February

In February 2026, eleven individuals died in traffic incidents in Attica, Greece, with more than 33,000 violations reported during the same month.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio had more than 6.2 million fines in 2025, averaging almost 12 per minute

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.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Language Use and Arms Circulation: What Offenses Have Recently Cost Saeima Deputies?

Several members of the Saeima have been administratively punished for traffic violations as well as non-compliance with language requirements and violations of arms circulation law.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 01:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Turkish Violations in the Aegean

Turkish aircraft violated Greece's air traffic rules and national airspace in the Aegean Sea, prompting interception by Greek forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expired licensing, lack of a seat, and spare tire: see car infractions that passed by PRF station with loud music and open door

A Brazilian influencer was fined for numerous vehicle infractions after being spotted by the Federal Highway Police with loud music and an open door.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Major raid at the Latvian-Lithuanian border checks 246 vehicles; 10 violations detected

A large-scale police operation at the Latvian-Lithuanian border resulted in the inspection of 246 vehicles and the identification of 10 administrative violations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

With speeds of up to 170 km/h, Campinas has 9.3 thousand fines for vehicles circulating above 50% of the allowed speed on the road

Campinas recorded over 9,300 fines in 2025 for vehicles exceeding 50% of the speed limit, highlighting a significant issue with speeding in urban areas.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Ruthless checks during the Clean Monday three-day weekend โ€“ Over 16,000 violations

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Running a red light and using a bus lane: nearly 2,000 drivers in AL had their driver's license suspended in 2025

In 2025, Alagoas saw 1,752 drivers have their National Driver's License suspended due to serious traffic violations, primarily for running red lights and driving in bus lanes.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car that went viral for passing a PRF post with loud music and open door is seized in Anรกpolis

A vehicle that became famous for passing a Federal Highway Police (PRF) post with loud music and an open door was seized in Anรกpolis, Brazil, due to multiple irregularities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-SP Auction Features Honda Civic Cheaper Than iPhone and Dafra Motorcycle for R$ 400

The Sรฃo Paulo State Department of Traffic (Detran-SP) is holding a vehicle auction, featuring a Dafra motorcycle starting at R$ 400, with a high-end Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG priced significantly higher.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: 'The taxi meter was turned off' and the driver used an app for calculating the fare

A taxi driver in Thessaloniki has been cited for using an app to calculate fares instead of the required taxi meter, raising public concerns.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Do you have pending fines? Here's how you can check them in the USA in 2026

The article explains how drivers in the United States can check for pending traffic fines and violations via official DMV websites and state agencies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the value of the fines for traffic violations committed by the governor of Tocantins

The governor of Tocantins, Wanderlei Barbosa, has been caught committing serious traffic violations, including dangerous overtaking and transporting passengers without seatbelts, with fines potentially amounting to R$ 1,400.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Poland Radically Changes Traffic Regulations โ€“ Driverโ€™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 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fake license plate purchased online caught nearly 6,000 times in a month on the streets of ES

A fake license plate bought easily online was detected 5,923 times in just 35 days circulating on the highways of Espรญrito Santo, Brazil.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How to know if you have traffic fines in the U.S. with your license plate number in 2026

This article explains how drivers in the U.S. can check for outstanding traffic fines using their license plate number, highlighting the state-specific management of violations and the need for awareness across state lines.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Madona's Deputy Mayor ล ฤทฤ“ls Faces Nearly 40 Administrative Penalties for Violations

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

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Foreign driver stopped on Senja: very erratic driving

A foreign driver was stopped on Senja, Norway, for erratic driving, leading to legal action against them for traffic violations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Senior Researcher: Drivers Stealing Yellow Lights Block Intersections During Peak Hours

A senior researcher at Tallinn University of Technology highlights how drivers running yellow lights at busy intersections disrupt traffic flow and signal cycles.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

New rule for CNH provides suspension with 20, 30, or 40 points; understand the criteria

In 2026, Brazil implemented new point accumulation rules for the National Driver's License (CNH), affecting suspension thresholds based on traffic violations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Poor Traffic Violation Enforcement: Failures of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Must Be Addressed

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

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

What Kind of Improper Enforcement Is There? What Is the Proper Speed Violation Enforcement?

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

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Detailed Report: 2716 Improper Traffic Violations Canceled, 19 Disciplinary Actions Taken

Kanagawa Prefectural Police canceled 2716 improper traffic violations and disciplined 19 officers, including a senior officer, for falsifying traffic tickets and investigation documents.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Speeding fines double during Carnival on federal highways in Maranhรฃo

The Federal Highway Police in Maranhรฃo reported a significant increase in speeding fines during this year's Carnival compared to the previous year, with incidents of speeding almost doubling.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:09 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 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: operations record two deaths and more than 2,000 fines on the highways of MS

The Carnival 2026 operations in Mato Grosso do Sul reported two fatalities and over 2,000 traffic violations on highways during the event period.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Motorcyclist Flees from Police and Invades Bus Terminal in MS

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after fleeing from police in Campo Grande, Brazil, resulting in a chaotic chase that ended at a bus terminal.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

On Tuesday, seven injured in accidents

On Tuesday, seven people were injured in road accidents in Latvia, as reported by the State Police.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Police crackdown on traffic violations in Delta with mobile courts

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

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Deficiencies in 1600 Road Signs: Investigation Triggered by a Police Report, Refunds for Fines

Fukui Prefectural Police announced that they found deficiencies in road signs at 1600 locations, prompting an investigation that will refund fines to those erroneously penalized.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news in Southern California: 100,000 drivers fined for using a lane with unusual restrictions

Over 100,000 drivers in Riverside County, California, have been fined for improperly using a toll lane with specific restrictions after the implementation of high-resolution cameras.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 12:04 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Harsh Situation on the Kuutostie - Flixbus's Outrageous Trick Captured on Video

A Flixbus engaged in reckless overtaking on the Kuutostie road, violating traffic rules, as captured on video by a bystander.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The government agrees that municipalities should penalize some traffic violations

The Lithuanian government is considering allowing municipalities to independently penalize certain traffic violations to improve road safety and infrastructure maintenance.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

It is now getting more expensive to drive too fast

Norway is increasing fines for traffic violations, including speeding, running red lights, and using mobile phones while driving.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drivers caught speeding nearly 150 km/h on Goiรกs highway; video

Drivers were caught traveling at nearly 150 km/h on BR-060 in Goiรกs during the first day of Operation Carnival 2026, according to the Federal Highway Police.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Traffic Fines in the United States: How to Check if You Have Pending Violations

The article outlines how drivers in the United States can check for pending traffic violations and emphasizes the ease of accessing this information through official state departments.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:01 UTC

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