Traffic police out in force for weekend

Traffic police are out in force for the weekend conducting a security operation along the country’s main roads and highways. A spokeswoman said the main focus would be on alcohol and speeding, the most frequent cause of death on Czech roads. Since the start of the summer holidays the police have registered 127 road deaths. There is an ongoing debate on the Czech political scene as to whether the law should be changed from zero tolerance of alcohol to a single beer. Both the prime minister and transport minister are strongly against the idea, saying it would only encourage more drivers to drink.