The Police, together with other entities, have continued their routine road traffic inspections across Malta with the aim of ensuring safer roads. These checks are carried out throughout the year, and Thursday’s operation once again highlighted the dangers posed by reckless driving.
During a roadcheck held this week, 17 vehicles were caught speeding, including one car that was clocked at 113 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. Police stopped the driver, who was also found to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was placed under arrest.
Additional fines and charges were issued to several other drivers for a range of traffic violations, including driving without a valid licence, expired insurance policies, and various vehicle-related illegalities. Authorities confirmed that such inspections will continue in the coming days and weeks.
The renewed enforcement comes amid mounting public anger over fatal incidents involving reckless drivers. Earlier last week, Nationalist Party MP Mark Anthony Sammut called for the introduction of a lifetime driving ban and an effective prison sentence for what he described as “murderous driving.” His remarks followed the shocking news that a Wolt delivery driver – the father of three children – was killed after being hit by a Maserati driven by a 17-year-old in an apparent joyride.
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