Credit: Grand Ducal Police
On Monday 29 June 2026, the Grand Ducal Police released the results of a road safety campaign focusing on driver distraction.
Between Monday 15 and Sunday 28 June 2026, police carried out roadside checks across Luxembourg aimed at tackling distracted driving, particularly the illegal use of mobile phones behind the wheel, while also verifying drivers' vehicle documents.
According to the report, a total of 333 fixed-penalty notices were issued for the illegal use of mobile phones while driving. During the same campaign, police also issued 310 fixed-penalty notices for documentation-related offences.
In 73 cases, drivers were unable to present a valid driving licence, while seven learner drivers failed to produce their learner's logbook. In addition, 25 drivers could not present a vehicle registration certificate, 24 vehicles were not covered by valid insurance, 79 drivers failed to produce a valid road tax disc and 102 drivers were unable to present a valid roadworthiness inspection certificate.
The police noted that driver distraction remains one of the leading causes of road traffic accidents. In addition to mobile phone use, activities such as lighting a cigarette, operating dashboard controls or navigation systems, and even conversations using hands-free devices can distract drivers. Police also stressed that distraction affects not only motorists but also motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Under Luxembourg's Highway Code, drivers caught illegally using a mobile phone while driving face a €250 fixed penalty and the loss of four penalty points.
The police added that further information and advice on preventing driver distraction are available on its website.
