From August 1, the police will start placing warning signs on roads. These signs will warn drivers about mobile speed cameras.
Previously, a fine was issued if the speed exceeded 3 km/h. Now a fine is only issued if the speed exceeds 6 km/h. This is the reason why the number of fines has decreased.
Police chief Taavi Kirss said that previously, minor speeding violations accounted for half of all fines. Now there are fewer of them.
Younger drivers do not speed as much. Middle-aged men do it more often. 40-year-old men cause the most accidents.
Traffic is calm on highways. Problems occur on side roads where older people may not see other cars.
Motorcyclists are also a problem. In summer, it happens that some motorcyclists ride too fast and lose control of their bikes. This can end in an accident.
At night, some drivers speed on the roads. Some young people drift in residential areas and disturb the peace. In such cases, it is necessary to call the police.
The police are engaged in preventive work. They talk to companies with larger vehicles. The police try to help them improve their traffic behavior.
Risky drivers are called to the police station. There, they are explained why speeding is dangerous.
If a driver exceeds the speed limit by up to 20 km/h, they must analyze their behavior with a police officer. If the speed exceeds 20 km/h, they receive a fine.
Auxiliary police officers measure speed in dangerous areas. They also talk to drivers.
The parliament decided that the police must warn drivers about mobile speed cameras. Outside settlements, signs must be placed 300–500 meters before the camera. In settlements, signs must be placed 150–300 meters before.