Andorra la Vella Traffic Fines: Phone Use Tops 96 of 169 Sanctions

Mobile phone use at the wheel accounted for 96 of the 169 traffic fines issued by Andorra la Vella's traffic service in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures released by the parish council.

The 96 sanctions for using a phone while driving represent almost 57% of the total. Failure to wear a seatbelt was the second most common offence, with 42 fines, followed by eight for running red lights.

Officers also recorded other violations, including forcing gears, riding motorcycles without gloves and improper overtaking. Isolated cases of reckless driving, driving the wrong way and ignoring road signs were also detected.

Councillor for Traffic and Parking Xavier Surana stressed the importance of remaining attentive while driving. He said phone use remains the most sanctioned behaviour and recalled that concentration at the wheel, seatbelt use and respect for signage are essential for road safety.

The second quarter produced the most infractions, with 71 fines from 91 operations. In the first quarter, more than a hundred checks led to 68 sanctions, while 47 drivers were stopped and 30 fines issued between July and September.

Controls were deployed at various points in Andorra la Vella, Santa Coloma and la Margineda, as well as on the main access roads to the parish. The council said the operations are intended to detect risky behaviour, reinforce road safety and ensure compliance with regulations.