Aruba Police issued 100 tickets during traffic checks at several locations in Oranjestad on the afternoon and evening of October 7, 2026. The Oranjestad checks focused heavily on speed enforcement.
Checks at Watty Vos and APA
According to a police notice published by AWE24, checkpoints operated on Avenida Watty Vos near the Bushiri roundabout and near Aruba Ports Authority. The motorcycle unit, traffic police and CEA participated.
Police said 64 of the 100 tickets were for exceeding the speed limit. Other citations involved driver’s licences, insurance, vehicle tax and inspection documents.
One person detained over residency documents
The Oranjestad checks also resulted in one detention involving a person who lacked residency papers, according to the notice.
Police said traffic controls will continue and reminded motorists to keep vehicle documents valid, reduce speed, avoid using phones while driving and not drive after drinking.
