
The Traffic Police carried out an action yesterday in Tirana to fine drivers with minor children in the car, who did not secure them according to the traffic rules.
The police say that the fine for this violation ranges from 5,000 to 15,000 new lek. A child under the age of 12 in the car must be secured in a fixed seat with a seat belt.
Police notification:
In order to create an environment as safe as possible for road users and citizens, the Traffic Police is maximally committed to identifying and punishing drivers who are found violating traffic rules.
As a result of the controls, cases of vehicle drivers carrying children under the age of 12 without restraint systems have been identified and punished.
Anyone who does not use safety belts and restraint systems, provided for passengers up to 12 years old, is punished with an administrative measure, from 5,000 to 15,000 ALL. When the offense is committed by a minor, the responsibility falls on the driver of the vehicle or on the one charged with supervising the child, when he is there at the time of the offense.
In case the offender is the driver of the vehicle, in addition to the first administrative measure, he is also imposed a complementary administrative measure of suspension of the driving license for a period of 6 to 12 months.