Yerevan, Armenia – The Armenian Patrol Service has released its operational results for the holiday period spanning from December 29 to January 5, revealing a significant number of traffic violations and detentions across Yerevan and the country’s regions.
Yerevan Patrols: Over 2,000 Violations in the Capital
During the specified period, Yerevan patrol officers recorded 2,121 traffic violations. Among these, 39 vehicles were impounded. Key infractions included:
- Drunk driving: 223 cases
- Driving without a license: 147 cases
- Driving with a fake license: 1 case
- License plate-related violations: 47 cases
- Failure to wear a seatbelt: 124 cases
- No child car seat: 10 cases
- Smoking while driving: 203 cases
- Using a phone while driving: 121 cases
- Pedestrian violations: 25 cases
- Other violations: 757 cases
Additionally, 63 vehicles were operated without valid compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPL), 112 had not passed technical inspection, 36 had faulty headlights, and 41 had tinted windshields and side windows. A total of 200 vehicles were found to be without winter tires. Furthermore, 33 individuals were apprehended on various suspicions and transferred to Community Police departments.
Regional Patrols: Over 6,000 Violations and Detentions
In the regions, the patrol service identified 6,364 traffic violations, resulting in 173 vehicles being taken to special impound lots. Notable regional violations included:
- Drunk driving: 270 cases
- Driving without a license: 284 cases
- Driving with a fake license: 7 cases
- License plate-related violations: 70 cases
- Failure to wear a seatbelt: 922 cases
- No child car seat: 99 cases
- Smoking while driving: 173 cases
- Using a phone while driving: 204 cases
- Pedestrian violations: 11 cases
- Speeding: 454 cases
- Other violations: 2,398 cases
Regional patrols also reported 251 vehicles without CMTPL insurance, 547 without technical inspection, 453 with faulty headlights (including 7 trucks), and 76 with tinted windshields and side windows. A staggering 700 vehicles were operating without winter tires. Moreover, 26 drivers were fined for using non-standard additional amplifiers for their car stereos while driving. 22 individuals were detained on various suspicions and transferred to regional Community Police departments.
Ensuring Public Safety During Festive Season
The comprehensive report highlights the intensified efforts of the Armenian Patrol Service to maintain road safety and order during the end-of-year and New Year holidays. The data underscores the persistent challenges in traffic discipline and the ongoing need for rigorous enforcement to prevent accidents and ensure public well-being.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia continues to urge drivers to adhere to traffic regulations and reminds the public that operational materials from the police website do not claim to be the ultimate truth, and cases are presented from the perspective of the presumption of innocence and the interests of the investigation. The final verdict rests with the court’s legally binding decision.
Source: [police.am](https://www.police.am/news/view/parekayin050126.html)
