Drunk driving

In a recent turn of events, the sale of vehicles seized from individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs has commenced. The Ministry of Interior reports a decline in such incidents following amendments to the Penal Code allowing vehicle confiscation from offenders.

After another tragedy with a killed child on a pedestrian walkway, a protest is organized tonight, demanding justice and tighter control of violators on the road. Relatives of those killed in crashes will gather at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Ministry of Interior, a few meters from the place where a drunk driver killed 15-year-old Philip on Saturday night.

"Alcohol found in crashed helicopter pilot's body"

BELGRADE -- The responsibility for the crash of a military helicopter in Belgrade last month was primarily with the members of its crew, it has been announced.

There are also "doubts that part of the responsibility lies with other military and civilian personnel," the Higher Public Prosecution said on Friday.

BELGRADE - Drivers will be able to make an agreement to admit to an offence from the Road Traffic Safety Law only in official police headquarters, in the talks with traffic police chiefs authorised to file a request to launch offence proceedings, the Interior Ministry (MUP) released on Friday.

Bulgaria's Parliament adopted at first reading amendments to the Criminal Code, for increased penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Wednesday.

The amendments were introduced by the center-right opposition GERB party and were voted in favor by 101 Mps, 3 were "against" and 46 abstained.

Killer drivers to be stopped

After horrific accident in Novi Sad in which three students got killed and brutal accident in which a girl from Nis lost her life, it is necessary to urgently adopt new more severe sentences against hooligans in traffic.

As of Thursday, drivers who have had their permits or license plates confiscated by police for minor offenses can reclaim them so they can vote in the upcoming local and European elections.

This does not apply to drivers who have committed serious offenses such as driving under the influence of alcohol, breaking the speed limit or running a red light.

As is customary at around this time of year, drivers who have had their permits or license plates confiscated by police for minor offenses will be able to reclaim them before Easter.

A decision by Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias means that plates or permits confiscated before April 15 can now be claimed by drivers.