Albanian road police issue thousands of fines in Tirana and Fier

Road police in Albania have conducted intensive monitoring operations in Tirana and Fier to manage traffic and prevent accidents. These operations utilized intelligent devices to identify various violations of the Road Code.

In Tirana, authorities arrested or prosecuted 55 individuals and issued 11,420 administrative measures over the past week. Major violations included 1,369 instances of failing to use protective helmets or reflective vests, 750 speeding offenses, 707 improper overtaking maneuvers, and 309 cases of mobile phone use while driving. Additionally, 71 vehicles were removed using lifting equipment.

In Fier, police issued 1,076 administrative measures, including 888 for speeding on interurban roads and the A2 highway. Seven citizens faced criminal proceedings, including one arrest for driving under the influence and four for driving without a license. Other violations in the region included improper overtaking, failure to use seatbelts, and mobile phone use.