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Traffic safety reports show rising fatalities in Slovakia and increased inspections in Romania

In Slovakia, 247 traffic accidents were recorded last week, resulting in 11 deaths and 29 serious injuries. According to police spokesperson Lea Vilhanová, the death toll is nine higher than during the same period last year. Prešov county reported the highest number of accidents with 48 incidents. Year-to-date, Slovakia has seen 7,326 accidents, an increase of 306 compared to the previous year.

In Romania, police in Kovászna county are conducting thematic inspections targeting cyclists, motorcyclists, and scooter riders following a rise in accidents. Data from the first seven months of the year shows 61 accidents involving two-wheelers in the region, primarily caused by traffic violations by the victims. During recent checks, authorities identified several offenses, including a 68-year-old cyclist in Bodzaforduló who was fined 2,162 lei for riding while intoxicated.

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Bodzaforduló · Kovászna County Police Headquarters · Lea Vilhanová · National Police of Slovakia · Prešov County

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The primary cause of two-wheeler accidents in Kovászna county was the traffic violations of the victims. szekelyhon.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 61 accidents involving two-wheelers were recorded in Kovászna county during the first seven months of the year. szekelyhon.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 29 people were seriously injured in traffic accidents last week. parameter.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 7,326 accidents have been registered from the start of the year until August 16. parameter.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A 68-year-old man was fined 2,162 lei after being caught cycling with a blood alcohol level of 0.63 mg/l. szekelyhon.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 247 traffic accidents occurred nationwide last week. parameter.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 11 people died in traffic accidents last week, which is nine more than the same period last year. parameter.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Prešov county recorded the highest number of accidents with 48 incidents. parameter.sk