How many traffic violations were recorded in total over the weekend?

According to data from the Police Directorate, a total of 6,464 traffic violations were recorded.

Where was the highest speed measured and what was it?

The highest speed of 196 kilometers per hour was measured in the area of the Split-Dalmatia Police Department.

How many repeat offenders were caught and what happened to them?

Eight repeat offenders were caught, committing 10 new violations. Four were detained in special facilities, and six faced expedited misdemeanor proceedings.

Croatia

Weekend Road Tragedy: 6,464 Violations, Two Dead, 196 km/h

H.D. · 10. 08. 2026. | 2 min

Police recorded thousands of violations across Croatia over the weekend, with speeding and alcohol leading the list. Two people lost their lives.

Summary

Two people died over the weekend, and 6,464 traffic violations were recorded.
Most violations were for speeding (2,734) and driving under the influence of alcohol (517).
The weekend's records were 196 km/h in the Split-Dalmatia area and 3.02 per mille in the Brod-Posavina area.
Police caught eight repeat offenders, and four drivers were detained in special facilities.

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The past weekend on Croatian roads was marked by two tragic deaths and an alarming number of traffic violations. According to data from the Police Directorate, as reported by HRT, a total of 6,464 violations were recorded, indicating a worrying scale of risky driver behavior.

Speed and Alcohol: The Main Killers

Among the most serious offenses, speeding again topped the list with 2,734 recorded cases. Particularly notable is the data from the Split-Dalmatia Police Department, where the highest speed of 196 kilometers per hour was measured. Driving under the influence of alcohol was confirmed in 517 cases, with the weekend's record holder stopped in the Brod-Posavina area with a blood alcohol level of 3.02 per mille.

Phone and Seatbelt Still Ignored

Police surveillance also revealed concerning numbers for other violations. There were 573 cases of not wearing a seatbelt and 234 cases of improper mobile phone use while driving. Such behaviors drastically reduce attention and increase reaction times, creating additional danger for all road users.

Repeat Offenders Back Behind the Wheel

During the operation, eight repeat offenders-drivers already recorded for serious violations-were caught. They committed a total of 10 new offenses. As a result, four drivers were detained in special police facilities, while six individuals faced expedited misdemeanor proceedings before the competent court. The police proposed imposing maximum legally prescribed fines.

The police called on all road users to behave responsibly, respect speed limits, and adapt their driving to road conditions. They emphasized that excessive speed, alcohol, mobile phone use, and not buckling up are not trivial offenses but actions that can result in serious injuries or death.