The federal traffic police, together with local police zones, will conduct nationwide checks on driver focus on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February.
Around 900 officers from the traffic police, supported by colleagues from 105 local police zones, will participate in the operation. Mobile and stationary checkpoints will target behaviours such as using a mobile phone while driving.
Drivers caught engaging in other distracting activities, such as reading a book, applying mascara, watching videos, or eating while driving, will also face fines.
These targeted checks on distracted driving are carried out twice a year. Police say mobile phone use remains one of the leading causes of traffic accidents.
Offenders can expect a €174 fine plus administrative charges. In some cases, a driver’s licence can be immediately confiscated for a period of 15 days.
