Road deaths in Spain, France and Italy have stagnated since 2019, according to data from Eurostat, while they have risen in the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Sweden.
“The feeling of impunity among some drivers, who believe that speed violations will not be reported in their home countries, has prompted intensive efforts in this area,” Ernesto de Lucía Membrillo de Novales, a Spanish police officer, said in a news release.
The safety checks will be conducted across member countries, beginning today and running through Aug. 11.
Roadpol noted more than 650,000 speeding violations during its campaign last year.