7 arrested and over 6,800 fines in 72 hours as Tirana traffic police step up checks

Tirana Traffic Police continued round-the-clock checks, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on high-traffic road axes, with the aim of preventing accidents and punishing drivers who violate traffic rules.

Over the past 72 hours, the checks led to the arrest of 7 drivers for criminal offenses in the field of road traffic. In addition, 22 vehicles were impounded and 20 driving licenses were revoked.

Another driver was prosecuted after being spotted on “Urani Pano” street driving under the influence of alcohol. According to police, the test measured 0.17 mg/l, while the driver is suspected of offering the police officer 2,000 lekë in order to avoid the administrative measure.

In total, 6,819 administrative measures were imposed during the checks for various violations of road traffic rules.

The recorded violations include:
5,062 measures for wrong parking;
641 measures for not using a protective helmet/reflective vest;
193 measures for not wearing a seatbelt;
166 measures for failing to give priority to pedestrians;
164 measures for using a cell phone while driving;
74 measures for wrong overtaking;
59 measures for speeding;
10 measures for driving under the influence of alcohol;
289 measures for disrespecting road signage.

Tirana Traffic Police appeal to drivers to take extra care over the weekend, respect speed limits and signage, use seatbelts and protective helmets, and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol.