
32 people were arrested and 13,467 fines were issued by the Tirana Traffic Police during the past week. Two of the arrested, after being caught driving while intoxicated, attempted to bribe police officers.
From the checks, 4,998 fines were imposed for road safety violations, while 7,868 for incorrect parking and other violations that impede circulation and create traffic.
Police have also fined 1,093 motorcyclists for not wearing a helmet, 418 drivers and passengers for not wearing a seat belt, and 309 drivers for using a mobile phone while driving.
83 fines were issued for vehicles that were making noise due to illegal modifications, while 19 drivers were punished after being caught under the influence of alcohol.
During the checks, 75 vehicles were also blocked for various violations of traffic rules.
The Traffic Police appeal to drivers to respect traffic rules, not to use alcohol when driving, and not to drive without a driving license.
Fines imposed by the Tirana Traffic Police
-4,998 measures for road safety violations;
-7,868 measures for violations of stopping, resting and parking rules, violations that impede traffic and create chaos in traffic;
-1,093 measures for drivers of motor vehicles who have not respected the use of protective helmets;
-83 measures for vehicles that create noise through illegal modifications;
-418 measures for not wearing a seat belt;
-309 administrative measures for using a mobile phone while driving;
-19 drivers were punished for driving under the influence of alcohol;
Total: 13,467 fines