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Parking fine in Tallinn to rise to EUR 80

Due to amendments to the Road Traffic Act, penalties for incorrect parking will rise in Tallinn from July 9, the municipal police said on Monday. Parking a vehicle in a [..]

European Parliament wants to end impunity of reckless driving

Serious traffic offences, such as excessive speeding or drink driving, should lead to EU-wide driving disqualifications, said MEPs on Tuesday. Currently, if a driver loses their licence following a traffic [..]

Government approves stricter requirements on pedestrians, e-scooter and bicycle riders

The government on Tuesday approved amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations drafted by the Transport Ministry, which introduce stricter safety requirements for pedestrians, e-scooter and bicycle riders, as well as [..]

Latvia to introduce fines of up to EUR 3.1 million for DUI resulting in deadly accidents

Latvia is planning to introduce harsh penalties for causing deadly traffic accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol, including fines ranging from EUR 6,200 to EUR 3.1 million. On [..]