Croatia police intensify actions on traffic violations and crashes

Police operations across Croatia over the past week recorded numerous traffic offenses and serious accidents. In Gospić, an 18‑year‑old driver was stopped with a blood‑alcohol level of 1.40 g/kg, prompting a fine and a license suspension. In Karlovac County, a 53‑year‑old car driver caused a severe collision with a motorcyclist in Draganić, leading to life‑threatening injuries and a criminal complaint against the driver. The same area saw two alcohol‑related violations, a vehicle theft, and a voluntary surrender of firearms.

A repeat traffic offender had his motorcycle confiscated and received a jail term. A 39‑year‑old Nepalese driver of a tractor‑trailer near Karlovac was caught within eight minutes after a dangerous over‑take, fined €550 and barred from driving heavy vehicles for a month. Additional drunk‑driving crashes were reported in Zadar, including an 18‑year‑old who caused property damage and a 62‑year‑old whose collision resulted in a 30‑day detention order.

On the island of Vir, a 19‑year‑old German quad rider died after losing control, while a chain‑reaction crash near Poreč was triggered by a Kosovar driver crossing the wrong side of the road, injuring a 26‑year‑old Nepali passenger severely. These incidents highlight a broader crackdown on road safety violations and the resulting legal and health consequences.