WILLEMSTAD – Police issued a total of 40 traffic fines during traffic controls carried out this week at one of Curaçao’s busiest intersections. Twelve of the violations were for running a red light, according to police information.
The controls took place at the intersection of the Winston Churchillweg, F.D. Rooseveltweg, and Jan Noorduynweg. In total, 75 vehicles were stopped and inspected during the operation.
In addition to red-light violations, fines were issued for a range of other offenses. These included driving without valid documents such as a vehicle inspection card, driver’s license, insurance, or road tax. Drivers were also cited for not wearing a seatbelt, missing license plates, defective lighting, using a mobile phone while driving, and excessively tinted windows.
Five vehicles were seized and towed to Mahuma because the required documents were not in order.
The police stated that traffic enforcement actions like these will continue, emphasizing that the controls are aimed at improving road safety and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations.