Tag: traffic
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EU auditors: urban mobility plans falling short in shifting commuters away from cars
Efforts to encourage commuters to move away from private cars towards more sustainable transport remain insufficient, particularly at local level, according to a special report published on Wednesday by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). The report assesses how effectively EU policies and funding support sustainable urban mobility across member states, including Malta. Most EU…
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3,344 motor vehicles added to Maltese roads in Q3: 334,641 cars on Maltese roads
There are currently up to 454,138 registered motor vehicles on Malta’s roads with up to 73.6% and 334,641, of these vehicles being passenger cars. According to the latest NSO statistics up to 3,344 of new vehicles were added to Malta’s roads in Q3 alone. An average of 36 motor vehicles were registered every day. In…
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Malta with third lowest traffic fatality rate in EU
There were on average 46 road traffic fatalities per million inhabitants in the EU. The lowest rates of road traffic fatalities in 2023 were registered in Sweden (22 road fatalities per million inhabitants), Denmark (27) and Malta (30). By contrast, the highest rates were recorded in Bulgaria and Romania (both with 81 road fatalities per…
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Watch: Scaffolding collapses at Msida Creek – worker injured
A scaffolding structure has collapsed at the Msida Creek Project on Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli heading north. One worker, a 34-year-old man from Luqa was injured and hospitalised according to Infrastructure Malta. The road is currently closed until preliminary safety assessments are made. Image courtesy of Newsbook. Gerald FenechSports Editor Veteran Journalist
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Trailer overturns at Hal Far – road closed in both directions
A trailer has overturned on Hal Far road direction South. Road is closed in both directions and heavy traffic is being reported. So far no injuries have been reported but motorists are advised to exercise caution. Gerald FenechSports Editor Veteran Journalist
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Getting incentives wrong
The Labour government is so wrapped up in criminality and abuse of power that it can’t grasp how incentives work. It plans to offer up to €25,000 (€5,000 per year) to anyone willing to give up their driving license for five years. This is basically a reward for those who taken space and pollute at…
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Increased traffic inspections during Carnival festivities to ensure road safety
Regular traffic checks continued during the weekend as officials expected more vehicles on the roads, especially towards Gozo, because of Carnival celebrations. Road checks were carried out in several areas over the last three days, including Għadira Bay and Gozo, where around 600 vehicles were stopped and inspected for possible irregularities. Though the vast majority…
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Over 60 drivers fined for speeding as police intensify traffic inspections
Over the weekend, police conducted road checks across various locations, and issued over 60 speeding tickets. In addition, over 30 roadblocks were conducted, stopping over 800 cars and issuing numerous traffic violation citations. Since January 1st, there have been 500 police checkpoints, where police have stopped thousands of vehicles and issued fines for offences such…
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Traffic inspection in Luqa leads to 28 fines, vehicle impoundment and 3 arrests for illegal residency
Yesterday, the police, in collaboration with Transport Malta and Identità , carried out a traffic inspection on Garibaldi Road, Luqa, with the assistance of the Detention Services Agency. During the operation, around 100 vehicles were stopped, resulting in 28 traffic-related fines. Additionally, one vehicle was impounded, and two drivers were found operating vehicles without a valid…
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Police step up traffic checks to enhance road safety
The Malta Police Force has continued its regular traffic inspections in its effort to ensure road safety. Â During the festive period and the first two weeks of January, hundreds of vehicles were stopped and several fines issued regarding traffic-related offences. Of these, 84 drivers were fined for speeding during inspections conducted on different roads. Such…
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Enhanced police presence leads to incident-free roads during festive season in Malta
With police being more present in the flow of traffic and carrying out checks all over Malta during this holiday period, no serious traffic accidents occurred on Maltese roads during Christmas and the New Year. Â These coordinated efforts, which included over 170 road checks, ensured enhanced safety on the island’s roads during this busy period.…
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Taxi fares double as Sigma event causes traffic gridlock
Taxi fares doubled yesterday as the Sigma event coincided with a bout of bad weather. Roads in the south of Malta, starting from Marsa and Aldo Moro Road, were clogged with traffic until late in the evening, delaying anyone who was caught in the traffic. According to the organisers’ official figures, an estimated 27,000 people…
