High numbers of traffic violations documented around schools within an 8-week period by Riga law enforcement

In the heart of Latvia's capital, Riga, the municipal police are employing modern technology to ensure efficient traffic control near schools. This innovative approach, which includes the use of unmarked cars for automated speed control, is aimed at minimising speeding violations and maintaining a safe environment for pupils.

According to Juris Lūkass, Chief of the Riga Municipal Police, this strategy has proven effective in punishing offenders who violate the 30 km/h speed limit near schools more effectively. The use of unmarked cars for automated speed control minimises the number of municipal police officers involved in detecting speeding violations, allowing for a more focused and qualitative approach to traffic control in Riga.

During the recent measurement period, more than 700 drivers were fined for driving at least 60 km/h near schools. The speeding fines issued were twice the speed limit, with the highest speed recorded at a staggering 91.1 km/h. Remarkably, 87 drivers were found to be driving at least 70 km/h near schools, representing a violation of at least 30 km/h over the speed limit.

The fines were issued during the morning and afternoon periods when pupils go to and from school, with the majority of the processes in automated speed control near schools being automated, according to Juris Lūkass. However, details regarding which drivers were fined and the payment modalities for these fines were not available in the search results.

Juris Lūkass highlighted the use of unmarked cars for automated speed control as a solution for efficient traffic control in Riga, stating that it is aimed at minimising the number of speeding violations near schools. The specific period for the use of unmarked cars for automated speed control near schools and the operational hours of the speed control routes in the capital were not mentioned in the article.

The municipal police in the capital prioritised maximum limited speed enforcement near educational establishments during this period, underscoring their commitment to ensuring the safety of Riga's schoolchildren. While the exact number of speed control routes in the capital and the specified period for these routes were not disclosed, it is clear that the Riga Municipal Police are taking significant steps to ensure a safer city for all its residents.