Police in Sweden are conducting increased speed checks as part of a national traffic safety week running from March 9 to March 15, 2026. According to local media reports, the police are implementing both visible and hidden speed control measures on roads. In Eskilstuna, police will conduct both visible checks using laser instruments at roadsides and hidden controls using average speed measurement devices.
The purpose of the intensified traffic enforcement, as reported by police on their website, is to reduce accident risks and prevent speeding violations. The national traffic week represents a coordinated effort across the country to improve road safety through increased enforcement and awareness.