Reckless driving continues on an upswing, more than 36,750 drivers were fined for breaking the Traffic Law, according to Traffic Police.

As of August, officers fined over 24,100 drivers for wrongful parking. They must pay about a $90 fine. The Traffic Law authorizes officers to seize the license plates or even the vehicle for improper parking. 

Officers also fined more than 4,600 drivers for not wearing seat belts. Also, some 1,850 drivers were fined for not enforcing passengers to wear their seat belts. Drivers must pay a fine of about $180.

They also fined over 2,600 motorcycle riders for not wearing a helmet or wearing it incorrectly. Additionally, more than 1,500 riders were fined because their passenger wasn't wearing a helmet. Riders must pay a fine of about $180.

Texting or talking on the cell phone are some of the reckless maneuvers explaining the over 2,100 drivers and motorcycle riders ticketed. They were fined a $180 penalty that Traffic Police officers issued.

Recently police reports have fined over 7 thousand drivers for other types of reckless driving, such as invading the oncoming lane, speeding, making an unlawful U-turn or driving with a suspended license among other faults.

As of August, Traffic Police reported 314 traffic accident deaths.

Last year, more than 300 people died in traffic accidents.

Police call on drivers to respect the law and take precautionary measures to avoid accidents, especially when transporting children. People can report any case of reckless driving to the 911 emergency line.

 

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