At the beginning of 2025, fine rates increased. This gave the state 2.8 million euros more in half a year.
In the first half of 2024, the average fine was 264 euros. Now the average fine is 470 euros. The cost of a fine unit increased from two euros to four.
In the first half of 2024, there were 15,212 fines. The total amount of fines was 4 million euros. In the same period in 2025, there were 14,395 fines. The total amount of these fines was 6.8 million euros.
The goal of increasing fines was to reduce traffic violations. Justice Minister Kalle Laanet said that high fines should deter people from violating the rules.
However, the number of traffic violations has increased. In the first half of 2024, there were 43,782 violations. In the first half of 2025, there were 46,659 violations.
The police's job is to monitor traffic and intervene in violations. Police Traffic Chief Taavi Kirss said that traffic culture does not change quickly.
The police try to resolve situations peacefully. For example, they use calming stops. However, this is not always possible.
Drunk driving cases are fewer than before. However, there are more cases of speeding.