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European road safety enforcement against driver distraction

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The ‘Focus on the Road’ initiative, coordinated by the European Roads Policing Network (ROADPOL), is now active, with enforcement measures running remains active through October 11, 2026. The campaign targets 2026, targeting driver distractions caused by from mobile phones and electronic devices across several European nations. devices. In France, the Ministry of the Interior is expanding a nationwide pilot program that permits to all departments, allowing for the administrative suspension of driver's licenses for up to six months for individuals those caught holding a phone while driving, supplementing existing fines and penalty points. Recent developments indicate this program is being expanded to all departments. In Spain, the driving. Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has launched continues its surveillance and awareness campaign. This follows data from the Cádiz province where previous enforcement in 2024 and 2025 saw hundreds of infractions; specifically, local police campaign following high infraction rates in 14 municipalities reported 413 distraction-related offenses, including 200 for mobile phone use, while the Guardia Civil de Tráfico issued 340 citations, 140 of which involved mobile device manipulation. Cádiz province. Other participating countries continue their nations maintain specific focuses: Hungary targets on social media and video consumption; Croatia emphasizes on seatbelt compliance; Slovenia monitors on equipment impairing vehicle control; and Serbia monitors pedestrians using on pedestrian mobile devices or headphones while crossing streets. In Poland, authorities continue to address various violations, including speeding and intoxication, while managing driver confusion regarding phone bans during stationary periods like red lights. device use. Recent enforcement in Poland and the Czech Republic has also included highlighted a surge in various traffic offenses. Polish authorities continue to address speeding, intoxication among motorists and cyclists, and the ‘Bezpieczni 60+’ initiative campaign for older drivers, as well as targeting reckless behavior among cyclists and electric scooter riders. Transport inspectors have also been intercepting commercial vehicles with technical defects or improper cargo security. senior road safety. In the Czech Republic, enforcement has recently police have targeted high-speed violations by young drivers violations, including an instance where an 18-year-old driver was caught traveling at more than double the speed limit in a residential area, leading to immediate license seizure. Czech enforcement has also addressed vehicle theft and large-scale checks during illegal tuning car meets.

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  1. 2026-10-06 21:36 UTC European road safety enforcement against driver distraction
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