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A novice driver in Maribor raced at speeds of up to 80 miles [134 km] an hour
Slovenia🏛️ Politics3 hr. ago

A novice driver in Maribor raced at speeds of up to 80 miles [134 km] an hour

In the evening of Tuesday, police from the Maribor Traffic Police Station conducted intensified speed monitoring in Maribor, focusing on the Koroški Bridge area where the maximum allowed speed is 70 kilometers per hour. During this short period, two severe speeding violations were recorded. One driver was caught traveling at 134 kilometers per hour, exceeding the limit by more than 60 kilometers per hour. The driver, identified as a beginner, faced potential fines, penalty points, and possible suspension of his driving license. Another driver was caught speeding at 121 kilometers per hour and received a fine of 750 euros and nine penalty points. The police emphasized that excessive speed remains a leading cause of serious traffic accidents and warned drivers to adhere to traffic regulations. They confirmed that such intensified checks would continue in the future to ensure safety in Maribor and surrounding areas.

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Večer logoVečerIndependent🔒Center3 hr. ago
A novice driver on the Korochka Bridge went crazy at 134 kilometers per hour, and was immediately severely punished

A driver was caught speeding at 121 km/h on the Koroška Bridge and received a fine of €750 and nine penalty points. Shortly after, another young driver was caught speeding at an even higher rate of 134 km/h in the city center. The police temporarily revoked his driving license and will submit a charge against him to the local court, where he could face a fine of €1200 and 18 penalty points, which would invalidate his license. The police reiterated their warning that excessive speed remains a leading cause of severe traffic accidents, urging all road users to drive responsibly and follow traffic regulations. Intensified speed checks will continue in Maribor and surrounding areas.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on traffic enforcement actions by the police, focusing on specific incidents of speeding and the resulting penalties. It does not take a clear ideological stance or favor one side over another. The content is factual, emphasizing the legal consequences of speeding and the police'

Siol.net logoSiol.netState / PublicCenter5 hr. ago
A novice driver in Maribor raced at speeds of up to 80 miles [134 km] an hour

In the evening of Tuesday, police from the Maribor Traffic Police Station conducted intensified speed monitoring in Maribor, focusing on the Koroški Bridge area where the maximum allowed speed is 70 kilometers per hour. During this short period, two severe speeding violations were recorded. One driver was caught traveling at 134 kilometers per hour, exceeding the limit by more than 60 kilometers per hour. The driver, identified as a beginner, faced potential fines, penalty points, and possible suspension of his driving license. Another driver was caught speeding at 121 kilometers per hour and received a fine of 750 euros and nine penalty points. The police emphasized that excessive speed remains a leading cause of serious traffic accidents and warned drivers to adhere to traffic regulations. They confirmed that such intensified checks would continue in the future to ensure safety in Maribor and surrounding areas.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a routine law enforcement operation related to traffic violations. It provides factual information about the incidents, penalties, and police warnings without showing clear ideological framing or bias toward any political side. The content focuses on public safety and legal en

Lokalec logoLokalecIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
The police at the PU Maribor in one day found 63 violations, most among pedestrians

On the territory of the Maribor Police Department, police conducted intensified traffic monitoring on Monday, October 19, 2026, focusing on violations by pedestrians and drivers that endanger pedestrian safety. During this operation, they identified 59 pedestrian violations and 4 driver-related violations. As a result, 54 offenders were fined according to regulations, while 9 others received warnings.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a standard law enforcement activity focused on traffic safety. It provides factual data on violations and penalties without showing clear ideological framing, biased language, or selective emphasis. The content remains neutral and descriptive.

24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenter5 hr. ago
In the 70 km/h zone one vehicle 121 km/h, the other 134

Police in Maribor conducted an intensified speed monitoring operation in the evening and recorded two severe speeding violations on the Koroška Bridge, where the speed limit is 70 km/h. One driver was caught traveling at 121 km/h and received a fine of €750 and nine penalty points. Another young driver was measured going 134 km/h, leading to the temporary revocation of his driving license and a proposed indictment before the local court, which could result in a €1,200 fine and 18 penalty points, potentially invalidating his license. The police emphasized that excessive speed remains a major cause of serious traffic accidents and reiterated their call for cautious driving and compliance with traffic regulations. These strict checks will continue in the future to ensure the safety of residents in Maribor and surrounding areas.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on law enforcement actions related to traffic safety, focusing on specific incidents and penalties imposed by the police. It does not take a clear ideological stance, nor does it favor any particular political group or agenda. The content is factual, descriptive, and focused on a

Maribor24 logoMaribor24IndependentCenter6 hr. ago
A novice driver on the bridge of Kharkiv failed his test, look how much the radar showed.

On October 20, police in Maribor conducted intensified speed checks on the Koroški Bridge, where the maximum allowed speed is 70 km/h. Two drivers were caught speeding significantly above the limit, one reached 121 km/h and was fined €750 with nine penalty points, while another beginner driver exceeded the limit by 64 km/h (134 km/h), leading to the temporary revocation of his license and potential fines of €1,200 and 18 penalty points. In addition, during the same period, police identified 63 traffic violations related to pedestrian safety, including 59 by pedestrians and four by drivers. The police emphasized that excessive speed remains a major cause of severe accidents and announced plans for further intensified speed checks in the future.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on routine law enforcement activities and traffic violations without taking a stance on political issues, policies, or ideological positions. It focuses on factual descriptions of incidents and police actions, with no evident framing that favors one side over another.

Lokalec logoLokalecIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
A novice driver on the Koroška Bridge in Maribor at speeds of up to 134 km/h

On October 20, 2026, police in Maribor conducted an intensified speed monitoring operation on Koroški Bridge. During a short measurement period, two severe speeding violations were recorded on a section where the speed limit is 70 km/h. One driver was caught traveling at 121 km/h and received a fine of €750 and nine penalty points. Shortly after, another driver, a novice, was found driving at 134 km/h, exceeding the limit by over 60 km/h. The young driver had his license temporarily revoked, and a formal charge will be filed against him with the local court, which could result in a €1,200 fine, 18 penalty points, and the suspension of his driver’s license. Police emphasized that excessive speed remains a leading cause of serious traffic accidents and reiterated their call for cautious driving and compliance with traffic regulations.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a standard law enforcement action regarding traffic violations. It provides factual information about the incidents, penalties, and police statements without showing clear ideological bias or favoring any particular side. The tone is neutral and informative.

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