During the past 24 hours, police officers across the country arrested seven drivers for reckless driving. Of them, three were driving without a valid driving licence, three were driving under the influence of alcohol, and one was driving despite having an active driving ban.
One driver each in Skopje, Kavadarci and Ohrid was found operating a vehicle without a driving licence. The driver in Ohrid also caused a traffic accident in which one person was injured.
Additionally, one driver each in Vinica, Prilep and Skopje was caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
Meanwhile, a driver in Kichevo was found operating a vehicle despite being subject to a driving prohibition order.
Upon full documentation of the cases, appropriate criminal charges will be filed.
We appeal to all road users to comply with traffic rules and regulations, not to drive without a valid driving licence, while subject to a driving ban, or under the influence of alcohol, and to contribute together to creating safer roads for everyone.