Latvia is set to enhance its traffic monitoring system by doubling the number of speed cameras deployed on its state roads. Specifically, an additional 17 traffic cameras will be installed along key road segments this spring, including routes that lead toward Estonia. This move comes as part of efforts to combat speeding and improve road safety in the region, with a significant emphasis on monitoring vehicles registered in Estonia as well. Speeding violations will result in fines being levied on owners of Estonian-registered vehicles caught by these cameras.

Starting Wednesday, new average speed cameras will become operational on several critical stretches of the road, including the A1 highway towards Tallinn and the A9 highway near Liepāja. These cameras will not only monitor vehicle speeds but will also check for the validity of compulsory traffic insurance and technical inspections, as well as compliance with road toll payments. This multifaceted approach aims to enhance compliance with traffic regulations and reduce road accidents in the country.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy by Latvian authorities to improve road safety and enforce traffic laws more effectively. With the installation of 17 new average speed regulation areas planned for this year, the majority will be operational between March and May. This proactive measure reflects Latvia's commitment to addressing speeding issues and promoting responsible driving behavior, which should also positively impact the safety of drivers and pedestrians alike across the region.