Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu
On Sunday 30 August 2026, the Grand Ducal Police reported that on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August it had carried out roadside alcohol checks at the request of the State Prosecutor, in accordance with Article 12(3), paragraph 8, of the amended Law of 14 February 1955 governing road traffic on all public roads.
According to the police, the checks took place from 22:30 to 23:30 on Friday on Rue de Bonnevoie in Itzig, from 00:30 to 01:30 on Saturday on Boulevard de Kockelscheuer in Luxembourg-Gasperich, and from 02:30 to 03:30 on Saturday on Boulevard du Dr Charles Marx in Luxembourg-Hollerich.
A total of 118 motorists were subjected to a preliminary breath test, even in the absence of any serious indication of alcohol consumption.
In eight cases, the test was positive, resulting in three official reports and five fixed-penalty notices being issued.
In three cases, irregularities concerning the wearing of seat belts were identified, and in four cases, irregularities concerning the vehicles were identified.
No driving licences were confiscated.
