Today (05.10.2026), police officers from the Prevention Department at the Skopje Internal Affairs Sector, the Traffic Police Stations in Veles, Shtip and Kochani carried out preventive activities “Wear a Seat Belt” and “Do Not Use a Mobile Phone While Driving” in Skopje, Veles, Shtip and Kochani. Through direct communication, citizens were reminded of their obligation to use seat belts in vehicles, as well as to consistently comply with all traffic rules and regulations. They were informed that the use of seat belts is a legal obligation for both drivers and passengers in vehicles, with the aim of increasing their personal safety. They were also informed about the consequences that may arise from using a mobile phone while driving. In Negotino, a traffic safety preventive activity was also carried out, focusing on pedestrians, who, as active participants in traffic, are likewise obliged to comply with traffic rules and regulations. They were reminded to cross the street at marked pedestrian crossings and not to use headphones or mobile phones while doing so.
Yesterday (04.10.2026), police officers from the Prevention Unit at the Ohrid Internal Affairs Sector, in coordination with police officers from the Traffic Police Station in Kichevo, carried out the preventive campaign “Safe Operation of Agricultural Machinery”, aimed at reminding tractor and other agricultural machinery operators of the need to comply with traffic rules and regulations, conduct regular technical inspections, ensure the full technical condition of tractors and attached machinery, particularly the steering mechanism and braking system, ensure proper lighting, as well as use protective equipment.
Police officers from the Kavadarci Internal Affairs Department today carried out the preventive activity “Report Domestic Violence” in Kavadarci. Citizens were informed about protection measures in cases of domestic violence, as well as ways to recognize psychological violence and what they can do if they find themselves in a situation where they witness any form of violence. They were encouraged to report such incidents to a police station. In the area of Negotino, a preventive activity on protection against theft was also carried out, aimed at informing citizens about ways to increase the level of their personal and property security.
In Probishtip and in the Municipality of Vrapchishte, specifically in the villages of Vranjovce, Zubovce, Galate, Dobridol, Negotino and Gradec, police officers from the Prevention Unit at the Tetovo Internal Affairs Sector, the Galate Police Office and the Probishtip Police Station carried out preventive activities aimed at preventing fires and illegal logging. During conversations with citizens, police officers emphasized the need for maximum responsibility and care for forest resources. Citizens were informed that illegal logging and causing fires constitute criminal offenses and can cause damage to forest resources that may take decades to restore. It was emphasized that every citizen who notices a fire or illegal logging should immediately call 112 to ensure timely, coordinated and comprehensive action by the relevant institutions.
