2024-04-12 13:07:33
As reported, yesterday in Riga, on the Akmens bridge, the driver of a motorcycle crashed into a passenger car and died at the scene.
Yesterday, ten people were injured in accidents in the Riga region, four in Kurzeme, and two in Latgale. One of the victims was a pedestrian, and two were drivers of electric scooters.
Yesterday, the police arrested 11 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol: four in the Riga region, three in Vidzeme, two in Zemgale, and one each in Kurzeme and Latgale. The eight arrested drivers were under the influence of such serious intoxication that they were given a criminal penalty, which will result in the confiscation of the vehicle or the collection of the value of the vehicle.
On the other hand, 279 protocols were drawn up for speeding drivers yesterday: 30 drivers were fined in the Riga region, 85 in Vidzeme, 71 in Kurzeme, 63 in Latgale, and 30 drivers in Zemgale. On the other hand, four drivers were punished for aggressive driving.
In total, the police issued 576 protocols for traffic violations yesterday.
2024-04-12 13:07:33