Ministry of Internal Affairs located and fined driver filmed on pedestrian crossing near Vardar
Footage showed a car on a marked crossing by the Vardar; the Ministry of Internal Affairs located and sanctioned the driver.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVR) located and fined a driver who was filmed driving a car on a pedestrian crossing next to the Vardar river, officials said.
Police action after footage surfaced
Footage showing a vehicle moving on a marked pedestrian crossing beside the Vardar circulated online and was brought to the attention of the traffic police. Following an internal check, MVR identified the driver and imposed a sanction.
Authorities confirmed the driver was found and penalized on the same day the footage was made public. Details about the driver's identity or the exact penalty were not disclosed in the initial notice.
Driving on pedestrian crossings is prohibited under traffic regulations and is treated as a traffic offense. Police said they will continue to monitor similar behavior and respond when violations are documented.
The report was published on September 18, 2026 at 19:26.
Photo: press material from the event
