Police recorded 10,411 violations by e‑scooter, moped and motorcycle riders
From May to August police registered 10,411 offences among e‑scooter, bicycle and moped/motorcycle riders; 423 vehicles seized and 619 criminal charges.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVR) says police detected 10,411 traffic violations by riders of electric scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles and tricycles during intensified checks carried out from May to August this year.
What officers found during the four-month operation
Of the total 10,411 recorded violations, 1,571 involved electric scooters, 34 involved bicycles, and 8,806 involved mopeds, motorcycles and tricycles. The largest single category was failing to wear a helmet, with 7,303 violations noted.
Other frequent offences included 718 fines for driving on inappropriate surfaces, 401 for operating unregistered vehicles or driving without insurance, and 322 for not wearing reflective vests. Inspectors also logged 81 cases of persons under 18 years operating vehicles, 45 for driving under the influence of alcohol and 1,541 violations classified as other types.
In addition to traffic infractions, the campaign uncovered 619 criminal offences: 604 cases of driving without a licence, 14 for driving under the influence and one for driving in a prohibited direction. As part of enforcement, authorities seized a total of 423 vehicles — 20 electric scooters and 403 mopeds, motorcycles and tricycles.
The Ministry says the intensified traffic controls will continue to timely detect and sanction breaches of regulations, prevent road accidents and protect human lives. It appealed to all drivers to follow traffic rules, use required protective equipment, avoid driving under the influence and not operate vehicles that do not meet legal conditions.
Photo: press material from the event
