Sorrento. A weekend of intensified checks by the Carabinieri of the Sorrento company, who combed the Sorrento peninsula and the island of Capri.
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Widespread checks on buses and taxis: The Carabinieri checked the licenses and requirements of drivers of vehicles used for the transport of people, seizing a minibus in Massa Lubrense where the driver did not have a license suitable for transporting minors.
Highway Code checks: 31 fines were issued, including 7 for using a cell phone while driving and 15 for failure to wear a seat belt.
Particular attention was paid to the transport of minors, with checks on board summer camps.
Safety at sea, patrols with patrol boats
The patrol boat of the station Capri ensured presence at sea, verifying compliance with navigation safety regulations.
Checks on vessels: 11 vessels checked, 31 people identified and several fines issued for violations such as coastal navigation.
Complaints:
A man in Vico Equense found in possession of 3 switchblades. A driver in Sorrento caught driving with a fake license. A driver in Capri tested positive for alcohol.
The Carabinieri operation demonstrates the constant commitment to guaranteeing the safety of citizens and tourists who flock to the Sorrento peninsula and Capri during the summer. The checks will continue in the coming days with the same intensity.
Article published on 15 July 2024 - 13:00