Naples – On Monday morning, Carabinieri officers and the Scampia municipal police set up a permanent checkpoint near the main schools in the area. The stated objective was to verify the legality of vehicles used to transport students, a service often operated by private operators without the necessary permits.
Service results: Most out of standard
Of a total of 18 vehicles inspected:
7 were found to be completely illegal, without a transport license and driven by drivers without a professional qualification certificate (CAP);
1 vehicle was without insurance or technical inspection;
Another vehicle was subject to a tax seizure and therefore could not circulate;
Only four vehicles passed all legal requirements and were deemed fit for service.
Sanctions and measures
The violations detected resulted in administrative fines of €22,000, in accordance with the current provisions of the Highway Code. Furthermore:
8 vans were seized;
9 driving licenses revoked;
10 vehicle registration documents confiscated.
The operation is part of a broader plan to combat illegal public and school transportation, a phenomenon that endangers student safety and creates unfair competition for legitimate operators.
The head of the municipal police also announced that similar checks will be repeated on a weekly basis, so that compliance with the rules becomes consolidated practice in the neighborhood.
It seems like a good idea to me. I understand the constant checks, but I'm not entirely convinced: many vehicles are illegal and the drivers are without permits, but sometimes the checks are rushed, and students can end up stranded. Therefore, services should be planned better, documents should be checked carefully, and not just fined, otherwise nothing will change.