Welsh goverment expects crash numbers to fall significantly with the lower speed limit. PHOTO: SOUTH WALES POLICE17 SEPT - Wales has become the first country in the UK to reduce speed limits in built-up areas from 30mph to 20mph in Wales from today, the BBC announced.
Welsh ministers said a 20mph (32km/h) limit would reduce deaths and noise and encourage people to walk or cycle.
PHOTOS: POLICIE.CZ17 SEP - Czech Traffic Police tested their strength and skills in an impressive nationwide competition.
The contest was held in the region of Olomouc and gathered the best of the best in numerous exciting battles and tests on professional knowledge.
PHOTO: POLITIE.BE15 SEP - Another record number of drivers checked for alcohol was broken by Belgium's Federal and Local police forces.
The authorities checked close to 360,000 drivers during the summer BOB campaign results of which were recently published. This represents a new increase in the number of tests carried out (322,000 tests in 2022).
14 SEP - The European Roads Policing Network is to hold its 1st ROADPOL Conference and Exposition.
It is the first time ROADPOL organizes an event of this scale after its incorporation in 2019 with previous conferences held in past years by the predecessor network – TISPOL.
PHOTO: MUP.GOV.SR12 SEP - Serbia is to allow 18-year olds to obtain professional drivers licences and sit behind the wheel of buses and heavy trucks.
The National Assembly amended the Road Traffic Safety Act bringing about a significant change on the driver labor market.
