Serbian traffic police log over 33,000 violations in a week amid high‑speed and drug‑related driving

During a week‑long intensified traffic control operation, Serbian police checked more than 49,000 vehicles and recorded over 33,000 traffic offences. The most common breach was speeding, with more than 20,000 instances, including six cases of aggressive driving at speeds above 240 km/h. About 1,200 drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol and 1,100 were cited for improper use of mobile phones while driving.

Drug testing of 160 drivers found 58 testing positive for psychoactive substances. Police also highlighted low usage of seat‑belts, especially in rear seats, and an increase in mobile‑phone use for social media while driving. Four children died in traffic accidents that week, prompting officials to urge parents to transport children safely and to enforce stricter driving behavior among young motorists.

Milan Maličević of the Traffic Police urged drivers to reduce speed, take regular breaks, avoid alcohol and drugs, and discontinue phone use while driving, emphasizing that speeding remains the leading cause of traffic accidents.