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Albanian Police crack down on unauthorized use of institutional symbols
Albanian Police Chief Hita has introduced a new plan of measures to crack down on the unauthorized use of institutional symbols, such as sirens and logos, on private vehicles. The misuse of these identifiers by officials or unauthorized individuals has caused public concern, as citizens often feel compelled to grant priority to vehicles displaying police, court, or prosecutor symbols.
Under the new directives, officials—including police officers, judges, and prosecutors—are prohibited from displaying institutional symbols on private vehicles when they are off duty and not actively on service. Violations of these rules may now result in criminal prosecution in addition to standard fines.
Recent incidents highlighted the issue, including a case involving singer Jozefin Marku, who used a vehicle with police symbols to simulate a checkpoint. Authorities noted that these accessories are widely available in local shops and online platforms like Temu.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Police Chief Hita has drafted a plan of measures to combat the unauthorized use of institutional symbols on private vehicles. korcablog.com · javanews.al
- [● 2 SOURCES] The unauthorized use of institutional logos or sirens on vehicles can lead to criminal prosecution in addition to fines. korcablog.com · javanews.al
- [● 2 SOURCES] Officials, including police, prosecutors, and judges, are prohibited from displaying institutional symbols on private vehicles while off duty. korcablog.com · javanews.al