During the past 24 hours, police officers across the entire country have recorded 19 criminal offenses of "reckless driving of a motor vehicle" under Article 297-a of the Criminal Code. In this context, 17 individuals were deprived of their liberty, and an official conversation was conducted with one person.
Among those involved in police procedures, 11 were driving a vehicle without a valid driver's license or without having obtained the right to drive. Among them are F.M. (27) from the village of Romanovce, Kumanovo, A.Š. (20) from the village of Dobroshte, a minor from the village of Gorno Sedlarce, a 16-year-old minor from the village of Zdunj, who was riding a moped, A.A. (35) from the village of Gradec, M.P. (42) from Skopje, D.M. (19), A.S. (20), E.E. (25), and A.S. (30), all from Skopje.In one of the cases, an official conversation was conducted with I.V. (25) from Kavadarci.In six cases, the drivers were operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. H.J. (29) from Bitola had a blood alcohol level of 3.23 per mille, H.P. (28) from Ohrid had 1.68 per mille, Z.N. (55) from Macedonian Brod had 1.74 per mille, I.S. (40) from Skopje had 2.20 per mille, B.M. (35) from the village of Nivichani, Kocani, had 2.03 per mille, and E.P.E. (63) from Strumica had 1.55 per mille of alcohol in his blood.
Additionally, B.P. (20) from Bitola was involved in a traffic accident causing material damage while driving a "Škoda" passenger vehicle without license plates and without possessing a driver's license. B.P. (29) from Skopje was driving a vehicle without having obtained the right to drive, and with an expired traffic permit.
After the complete documentation of the cases, appropriate criminal charges will be filed.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs appeals to all participants in traffic to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations, to not operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license, without the right to drive, or under the influence of alcohol. Parents and guardians should not allow minors to operate motor vehicles before they meet the legal requirements. Only through responsible behavior and respect for regulations can we contribute to safer traffic and the protection of human lives.