Fifty motorists were fined in Denmark on Monday evening after police carried out a targeted traffic operation on the Holbæk Motorway, west of Copenhagen. The focus was on drivers who failed to keep to the right-hand lane or who were driving unnecessarily slowly—both violations of Danish traffic law.
Under Section 15, subsection 1 of the Danish Road Traffic Act, drivers on motorways must keep as far to the right as possible unless overtaking. Despite this clear rule, police say many motorists continue to ignore it, often without realising they are doing anything wrong.
Police operation with unmarked vehicles
Copenhagen West Police conducted the operation using four unmarked vehicles over a period of four and a half hours. While officers primarily targeted drivers who failed to keep right, fines were also issued to motorists driving too slowly, as this behaviour can disrupt traffic flow and create potentially dangerous situation.
Police emphasised that the rule is not only about enforcement, but about improving road safety and maintaining smooth traffic flow. Keeping to the right enhances visibility, reduces frustration among drivers, and helps prevent congestion.
Majority of fines for middle-lane driving
According to Copenhagen West Police, the majority of the 50 fines were issued to drivers travelling at low speeds in the middle lane without moving back to the right, despite having sufficient space to do so.
Authorities have indicated that similar checks may be carried out in the future, as poor lane discipline and slow driving continue to be recurring issues on Danish motorways.
