Talks in Progress on 2026 ROADPOL Spring Meeting in Poland
A meeting between the leadership of the European Roads Policing Network (ROADPOL) and the top officials of the Polish Police took place at the General Police Headquarters in Warsaw. Teams…
EU Road Fatalities Drop by 3% in 2024, but Progress Slow
The European Commission released preliminary figures for road fatalities in 2024, reporting a decrease of 3%, equating to approximately 600 fewer deaths compared to the previous year. While the…
ROADPOL Speеd Marathon 2025 to Take Place On April 9
From 7 to 13 April 2025, ROADPOL – the European Roads Policing Network – will conduct its first pan-European Speed Operation of the year. The highlight of the operation will…
Paris Votes in Favour of Making 500 More Streets Pedestrian
Parisians voted in a referendum on Sunday to pedestrianise a further 500 of the city's streets, giving fresh momentum to efforts by the French capital's left-leaning town hall to curb…
Two-Year Probation for Young Drivers Among Key Reforms in EU Driving Licence Overhaul
The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on a major update of the EU Driving Licence Directive. The reform introduces a…
€240,000 in Fines During a ROADPOL – ELA Truck Action
A joint ROADPOL - European Labour Authority inspection operation across multiple EU countries has led to the discovery of 208 infringements in the road transport sector. The large-scale enforcement action…
Finnish Police Reflecting on 2024 Encouraging Results
The latest traffic safety report from the Finnish Police highlights a positive trend in road safety throughout 2024. Increased enforcement measures, a decline in drink-driving offences, and a continued reduction…
Spanish Authorities Target Surge in Speed Camera Vandalism
Spanish traffic authorities investigate the vandalization of 7 speed cameras and vow to take legal action against the perpetrators. The vandalization of speed cameras is classified as a criminal offense…
Czech Public Called Upon To Pick Enforcement Locations for ROADPOL Speed Marathon
The Czech Police and the country’s largest traffic safety web portal, www.bezpecnecesty.cz, are teaming up to make this year’s ROADPOL Speed Marathon on April 9th more effective by involving the…
More Motorcyclists and Pedestrians Killed in France Despite Safety Measures
Motorcyclist and pedestrian fatalities rise in France despite road safety efforts, show the provisional results of the 2024 Road Crash Report, released by the French National Interministerial Road Safety Observatory.…