Road accidents in Malé and Hulhumalé declined by 36 percent during the first 20 days of a police operation targeting dangerous driving, according to figures released by the Maldives Police Service.
The initiative, known as Operation Reckless Driving, was launched on 8 October 2026 under Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed.
Police recorded 74 accidents during the first 20 days of the operation, compared with 117 incidents in the preceding 20-day period.
Traffic enforcement intensified in Hulhumalé
As part of the operation, officers inspected 3,151 vehicles in Hulhumalé, including 2,800 motorcycles and 351 four-wheeled vehicles.
Police issued advice rather than penalties to 808 drivers, comprising 735 motorcyclists and 73 drivers of four-wheeled vehicles.
Authorities also identified 23 vehicles being operated in ways that endangered other road users.
A further 85 individuals were fined for driving without valid licences, while 145 vehicles were towed.
Speeding and reckless driving cases recorded in Malé
Enforcement operations in Malé resulted in 600 speeding cases and 19 cases of reckless driving.
Police issued warnings to 13 repeat offenders and reported 23 drivers employed by companies to their respective workplaces for further action.
Officers also recorded 371 cases involving outdated vehicle documentation and 171 incidents of improper parking.
Police report improvement in road safety
Separate police figures showed that accidents declined from 128 between 21 September and 7 October to 106 between 8 and 24 October, representing a 17.2 percent reduction.
The Police Service acknowledged that maintaining these improvements would require continued enforcement and public cooperation, particularly in Hulhumalé.
Authorities said traffic monitoring would continue, with attention focused on speeding along Malé’s narrow roads and violations involving improper parking.
