Kragujevac Police Discover 1,300 Traffic Violations in One Night, Mostly Speeding
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kragujevac police detected over 1,300 traffic violations during a nighttime operation, primarily speeding offenses.
- Among those cited was a 58-year-old driver caught traveling at 168 km/h in an 80 km/h zone while his license was suspended.
- Two drivers were also apprehended for drunk driving, with blood alcohol levels of 2.7 and 2.47 promille, respectively.
Kragujevac police identified more than 1,300 traffic violations during an intensified control operation conducted overnight in the city. The majority of offenses involved speeding, highlighting a persistent issue with road safety in the region.
The operation, which ran from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., resulted in 1,116 drivers being penalized for exceeding speed limits. A particularly egregious case involved a 58-year-old man driving a "Mercedes" at 168 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, despite having a suspended driver's license.
In addition to speeding, the police also addressed instances of driving under the influence. A 54-year-old "Nissan" driver was detained for having a blood alcohol content of 2.7 promille. Similarly, a 57-year-old "Golf" driver was stopped for reckless driving due to a blood alcohol level of 2.47 promille.
Authorities confirmed that legal action, in the form of traffic violation reports, will be filed against all individuals cited for these offenses. The operation underscores the police's commitment to enforcing traffic laws and ensuring public safety on the roads.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.