Additional Police Teams to Ensure Road Safety in Pazardzhik Region During Holidays

During the upcoming holidays, the maximum number of police officers will be engaged in guarding and controlling the roads in Pazardzhik Province, announced the spokesperson of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Miroslav Stoyanov.

To guarantee safety, police presence will be increased in busy areas, including additional police teams monitoring traffic around Trakia Motorway, as well as on main roads Pловдив-Pazardzhik-Belovo-Kostenez, Pazardzhik-Panagyurishte-Strelcha, Pazardzhik-Peshtera-Sveti Konstantin, Varvara-Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo-Yundola-Yakoruda, and others.

Restrictions on freight movement for vehicles weighing over 12 tons will also be introduced on April 9, 10, and 13 on the Trakia Motorway.

An active control strategy has been adopted, including speed monitoring technology and checks for alcohol and drugs among drivers.

Additionally, police patrols will closely monitor near churches in connection with the upcoming Easter services.

Since the end of last month, inspectors from the Regional Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection conducted inspections in churches, monasteries, hotels, restaurants, bars, and other facilities to prevent fires and other incidents.

Specific safety recommendations were given for lighting candles and organizing evacuations, as well as restrictions on lighting fires in public places.

Criminal services advise citizens to be cautious when leaving their homes for extended periods, such as not leaving doors unlocked or windows poorly closed, and to inform neighbors of their absence. Personal data should not be disclosed on social networks regarding absences, and if suspicious activity is suspected, a report should be made to 112.

In major urban centers, it is sensible to avoid carrying open bags and mobile phones in pockets to prevent pickpocket thefts.

More current news related to safety and holiday preparations can be followed on local informational platforms.

Source: 24chasa.bg