Malta Launches New Roads Policing Unit to Improve Traffic Law Enforcement and Accident Investigation

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The Malta Police Force has unveiled a new Roads Policing Unit, a specialized team aimed at enhancing traffic law enforcement, investigating major traffic accidents, and improving road safety. The unit, officially presented during a visit by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri and Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa, will utilize advanced equipment and accredited training to collect and analyze crash evidence. This initiative is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of road accident investigations, ultimately benefiting the public and aiding in the reopening of roads following major collisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new Roads Policing Unit will focus on enforcing traffic laws, investigating major traffic accidents, and understanding the causes of serious road accidents.
  • The unit will use advanced equipment, such as digital mapping technology, to analyze accident scenes and collect evidence.
  • Police officers in the new section received accredited training in crash scene evidence collection, photography, drone operation, 3D scanning, and first aid.
  • Further training was provided by a UK company on software that analyzes crashes, road surface quality, and road layout.
  • The Roads Policing Unit will officially begin operations at 6am tomorrow, Tuesday, and is expected to improve road safety and the handling of road accidents.

Statistics:

  • The new Roads Policing Unit will have access to advanced equipment, including digital mapping technology.
  • Police officers in the unit received 15 days of accredited training in crash scene evidence collection.
  • The UK company providing further training has expertise in analyzing crashes, road surface quality, and road layout.

Sources:

  • "Government Press Release", Malta Government, no date specified
  • "Police Association Press Release", Malta Police Association, no date specified