Car troubles

THREE people were killed and 29 seriously injured in 119 traffic accidents during the week between December 3 and 10, police said yesterday.

A further 36 people suffered minor injuries.

In the same period police reported 2,633 traffic code violations, of which 1,368 concerned speeding.

Courts tried 747 cases and 48 people lost their licence or the right to carry one.

Fines imposed during the week amounted to £43,389.

Sixty-seven drivers were booked for not wearing their seat belt, while a further 154 were using their mobile phone while driving.

Sixty motorcycle and moped riders were reported for not wearing a crash helmet, and three drivers were booked for excessive emissions of their vehicle.

Police breathalysed 258 drivers 18 of whom were found to be driving under the influence.

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