Over 1,800 drivers removed from traffic in Serbia in one week for alcohol or drug use

Serbian traffic police removed more than 1,800 drivers from the road during a week-long international enforcement campaign targeting alcohol and psychoactive substances. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that between June 15 and June 21, a total of 1,792 drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, with an additional 75 detected driving while impaired by drugs.

The operation was conducted in coordination with other member states of the European traffic police network, ROADPOL. During the campaign, traffic police checked over 65,500 drivers. Of those caught driving with excessive alcohol levels, 269 were detained for having more than 1.20 per mille of alcohol in their system. Beyond the impaired driving offenses, authorities identified 17,369 other traffic violations.

With a period of numerous music festivals, concerts, and other large public gatherings approaching, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued an appeal to all road users. They strongly urged individuals not to drive if they have consumed alcohol or psychoactive substances. The ministry emphasized the significant risks associated with operating a vehicle while impaired, particularly given the expected increase in traffic and the participation of young people in these events.