On March 6, the Vesdre police zone took part in a national operation which brought together all the local and federal police forces in the country. The main objective of the operation was to emphasize road safety and, more specifically, control of the wearing of seat belts and the use of seats and booster seats suitable for children.
“A dozen police officers from the area were mobilized as part of this action,” we said to the Vesdre area.
More than a hundred vehicles and people were thus checked and more than 50 fines. were drafted for not wearing a seat belt or not using a child restraint, reports the police in the Vesdre area which covers the municipalities of Verviers, Dison and Pepinster.
“That’s nearly one person out of two vehicles checked,” reports Principal Inspector Pirnay, coordinator of actions for the area. “Obviously a recall is needed. »
Other lawsuits have also been written following the observation of various offences: use of a mobile phone while driving, failure to wear a motorcycle helmet, lack of registration, lack of insurance, driving without a licence, etc. A vehicle reported stolen has even been intercepted.
