# Romanian road safety enforcement and traffic accidents > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-road-safety-enforcement-and-traffic-accidents > Updated: 2026-08-29T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Romanian police conducted widespread road safety enforcement operations across several regions, resulting in numerous fines, license revocations, and criminal investigations. In Argeș, a coordinated effort involving 130 checkpoints led to 339 fines and the withdrawal of several vehicle registrations. A specific high-speed pursuit in Lugoj escalated into a serious accident when a 27-year-old unlicensed driver, operating under the influence of alcohol (1.02 mg/l), collided with another vehicle. The impact forced the second car onto a restaurant terrace, injuring four people: the suspect, a 20-year-old female driver, a 16-year-old passenger, and a 44-year-old bystander. Authorities have opened a criminal case against the suspect involving charges such as driving without a license, driving under the influence, theft for use, and causing bodily harm. The individual was detained at the Timiș Preventive Detention and Arrest Center. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: Lugoj: Drunk, unlicensed driver causes crash onto restaurant terrace A drunk, unlicensed driver caused a major accident in Lugoj after a police chase, crashing into another car and sending it onto a restaurant terrace, injuring four people. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ocnioara-salt-baths-project-moves-forward-with-environmental-permit-request ### 2026-08-27: Romanian police conduct widespread road safety enforcement Romanian police conducted major road safety operations, issuing hundreds of fines in Argeș and investigating a serious crash in Lugoj involving an unlicensed, intoxicated driver. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hunedoara-police-conduct-vegetation-fire-prevention-operations --- Cite as: Romanian road safety enforcement and traffic accidents. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-road-safety-enforcement-and-traffic-accidents