In a statement, the Public Security Police (PSP) said that as part of the “Active Mobility in Safety” operation, it recorded 1,530 traffic violations and directly issued 971 reports of violations.

Of the violation reports, 22 were for bicycle drivers, 22 for scooter drivers and 925 for drivers of other vehicles, such as cars.

According to the PSP, the most frequently recorded violations were for driving under the influence of alcohol, using a cell phone while riding and disregarding a red traffic light.

Regarding the infractions committed by drivers of bicycles and other similar vehicles, the PSP also highlights the use of headphones while driving.

As part of the operation, 278 awareness and inspection actions were carried out, in which 6,809 drivers were made aware.

The PSP raised awareness among 667 drivers of bicycles, 468 drivers of scooters, 31 drivers of other vehicles (e.g. motorized bicycles) and 5,643 drivers of other vehicles (e.g. cars).

On May 28, the start of the operation, the PSP announced that it had registered 623 accidents involving bicycle and scooter users in the first four months of the year, with no fatalities, but 16 seriously injured.

According to data from the PSP, 623 accidents were registered in the first four months of this year, 479 of which involved victims.

The data provided by the security force, which only relates to its area of ​​operation, indicates an increase in the number of accidents, as well as serious and minor injuries, over the last five years.

Considering the increasing trend in road accidents involving users of bicycles and scooters, the PSP warns about compliance with traffic lights and other signs, respecting correct positioning in lanes specifically dedicated to these vehicles and giving way, particularly at pedestrian crossings.

It also warns against driving under the influence of alcohol, not using or handling electronic devices, particularly mobile phones and headphones, while driving, the importance of indicating changes of direction in good time and always looking before starting a manoeuvre and wearing a helmet, although this is not mandatory.