Information bulletin
Road safety: intensified controls in Calvados
Automatically translated from French ·

Published on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Numerous road checks in Calvados this weekend: fragile balance, priority against road crime.
Context
Numerous road checks have been carried out in the Calvados department in recent days. This weekend, an operation took place in Vire, involving the sub-prefect and gendarmes.
Outcome
The road safety situation in Calvados remains fragile.
Priorities and measures
Combating road crime is a priority to protect all road users.
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