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Police can use drones to fine drivers who ignore red X signals

Dutch police are now using drones to issue traffic fines for serious road violations like ignoring red X signals. By capturing license plate images from the air, officers can penalize drivers without needing to pull them over.

The Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands has authorized the police to use drones to issue traffic fines for serious road violations. Law enforcement will now penalize drivers caught on drone footage driving through red X signals, reversing on highways, or driving over restricted zones without needing to stop them in person. Officials can identify and fine offenders directly by recording vehicle license plates from the air.

Authorities recently deployed this technology for a traffic control operation near the Coen Tunnel, resulting in multiple fines. While the police have utilized drones for years to monitor protests, soccer matches, and criminal investigations, this represents a significant expansion of their use in daily traffic enforcement. The police emphasize that these aerial tools are difficult for drivers to spot and encourage road users to strictly follow traffic regulations to maintain public safety.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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