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Romania police conduct widespread traffic safety enforcement operations

Police departments across several Romanian counties conducted intensive traffic safety operations and enforcement actions during early October 2026.

In Vaslui, officers inspected over 340 two-wheeled vehicles, resulting in 118 sanctions and the detection of 15 individuals driving under the influence of alcohol. Similarly, in Brăila, inspections of 219 two-wheeled vehicles led to 214 contraventions, primarily concerning lighting, visibility, and protective equipment.

In Bistrița-Năsăud, the ‘FOCUS ON THE ROAD’ campaign targeted seatbelt use and mobile phone distractions, issuing 892 sanctions totaling over 163,000 lei. In Dej, a blitz operation supported by a surveillance helicopter resulted in 62 sanctions for various violations, including speeding, driving without seatbelts, and mobile phone use.

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Bistrița-Năsăud County Police Inspectorate · Brăila County Police Inspectorate · Dej Municipal Police · Dej Police · Port Agigea · Romania · Romanian Police · Vaslui County Police Inspectorate

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Vaslui police inspected over 340 two-wheeled vehicles, including mopeds, electric scooters, bicycles, and motorcycles. estnews.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A blitz operation in Dej on October 13 resulted in 62 traffic sanctions totaling over 12,000 lei. zcj.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Bistrița-Năsăud, 95 fines were issued specifically for failure to wear seatbelts. stiribn.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Vaslui, 15 people operating two-wheeled vehicles were found driving under the influence of alcohol between October 5 and 11, 2026. estnews.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Police in Dej utilized a helicopter equipped with a surveillance system to monitor traffic during a blitz operation. zcj.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Police in Bistrița-Năsăud issued 892 traffic fines totaling over 163,000 lei during the FOCUS ON THE ROAD campaign. stiribn.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Police in Vaslui issued 118 contraventional sanctions to operators of bicycles, electric scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles. estnews.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Vaslui, between October 5 and 11, 2026, police identified 15 individuals operating two-wheeled vehicles under the influence of alcohol. estnews.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A blitz operation in Dej on October 13 resulted in 62 contraventional sanctions totaling over 12,000 lei. zcj.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Bistrița-Năsăud, 95 sanctions were issued for failure to wear seat belts and 41 for mobile phone use while driving. stiribn.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] During the FOCUS ON THE ROAD campaign in Bistrița-Năsăud, police issued 892 contraventional sanctions totaling over 163,000 lei. stiribn.ro