Bari, checks on heavy vehicles and micromobility: administrative stops and licences withdrawn.

I continue checks by the Bari Local Police and the Civil Motorization Department to ensure the road safetyThe interventions, carried out over the weekend, focused on haulage and micromobility. The officers found numerous violations and took administrative measures.

Friday, March 21, they were 9 heavy vehicles subjected to verification, with 18 violations contested. Among the main irregularities that emerged, 2 violations of the provisions for international freight transport, a non-compliant tachograph, 2 articulated trucks without periodic inspection and anomalies on the equipment devices. In addition, on 9 vehicles have been detected Violations of driving and rest times, including a particularly serious case of 23 hours and 15 minutes of driving with only 45 minutes of break. Following the investigations, the arrest was made a 3-month administrative detention for an articulated lorry and a driver's license was suspended and revoked.

Saturday March 22, the controls have moved to the micro-mobility: 9 vehicles were subjected to technical inspection. 5 out of 8 mopeds are results altered, bringing to sanctions, administrative detentions and seizures. Also a pedal-assisted bicycle has been found modified, with consequent sanctions and seizure.

The Councilor for Urban Liveability, Carla Palone, stressed the seriousness of the violations found, reiterating the importance of these controls for prevent illegal behavior and ensure road safety. The checks will continue in the next few days to protect public safety.