European road police launch DUI enforcement campaign

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On June 16, an international campaign to enhance traffic control started in 34 European countries that are members of the European Road Police Network (ROADPOL). The campaign, scheduled to run through June 22, aimed to enforce laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances.

The Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that on Friday, June 20, a 24-hour event referred to as an “Alcohol and Drug Marathon” would take place in 34 European countries. During this period, all available breathalyzers and drug detection devices would be used continuously on the roads.

According to the Ministry, between January and May this year, 1,100 drivers were detained for driving under the influence of drugs, and nearly 4,000 were caught operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level above 1.20 per mille (parts per thousand).

• Tanjug. Međunarodna akcija pojačane kontrole saobraćaja u 34 zemlje od danas do 22. juna — euronews, June 16, 2025 (Serbian)
• Police to conduct ‘intensive’ operation to weed out drunk drivers — Cyprus Mail, June 15, 2025
  

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