Fleeing from the police from Zaprešić to Zagreb: the chase ended with a blow to the fence

In two nights of weekend enforcement operations, Zagreb police recorded nearly 900 traffic violations, with almost half attributed to speeding. During these operations, 121 drivers were found under the influence of alcohol, including four whose blood alcohol levels exceeded two per mille. The highest recorded level was 2.21 promile in a 32-year-old driver stopped on Trešnjevac. Similar numbers were noted during both nights, with 451 violations recorded on Saturday night and 446 on Friday night. In both cases, the majority of violations related to speeding, with 405 incidents overall, 199 on the first night and 206 on the second. Additionally, 96 cases of not wearing seat belts and 42 instances of using mobile phones while driving were documented. During the first night, two individuals were removed from traffic due to drug use, while none were reported on the second night. The remaining 231 cases included other traffic offenses. This operation is part of regular weekend monitoring efforts by Zagreb police, focusing on violations that pose the greatest threat to road safety. A 22-year-old motorcyclist from the Krapinsko-Zagorska region has been identified for dangerous driving behavior. According to police reports, he drove at speeds exceeding 260 kilometers per hour on an unregistered and uninsured motorcycle without a valid category A driver’s license. He also filmed his reckless driving with a mobile phone and shared the footage publicly. His actions included overtaking lanes, crossing solid lines, and driving against traffic flow. In one instance, he narrowly avoided a head-on collision near Marija Bistrica on state road DC29, where speed limits were 50 km/h. He also drove at over 200 km/h in Zlatar, moving his seat back and operating the vehicle with his feet, all while recording the incident on his phone. Police have temporarily confiscated his car, driver's license, and keys, and will file a criminal complaint against him. Another alarming case emerged on the A4 highway, where a vehicle registered in Hungary was caught speeding at 222 km/h, well above the legal limit of 130 km/h. The driver, who had previously been cited for multiple traffic violations, faces a fine ranging from 660 to 1,990 euros for exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h. The police issued a detailed report listing 232 violations during a seven-day crackdown, including seven cases of driving under the influence of alcohol, 11 instances of improper use of protective gear, and 47 failures to wear seat belts. Other violations included improper lane changes, illegal parking, and misuse of lights. In the Primorsko-Goranska region, police recorded 376 traffic violations and 56 accidents during the weekend, with five severe injuries reported. One notable case involved a 52-year-old motorcyclist from Rijeka with a blood alcohol level of 2.27 promile, who was driving in the wrong direction and had an expired license. He faced a fine of 1,670 euros and a four-month ban from driving. Another incident saw a driver exceed the speed limit by 103 km/h on the A6 highway, leading to a formal sanctioning process. A 56-year-old driver was also found violating a court-ordered restriction on driving, resulting in a proposed fine of 2,650 euros, 60 days in prison, and permanent vehicle confiscation. The police continue their intensified speed control measures, particularly on sections where speeding frequently occurs. They urge all drivers to adhere to speed limits, adjust their speed according to road conditions, and respect traffic rules to enhance road safety for everyone involved.