Highway police in the Czech Republic say the truck overtaking ban on the D1 motorway is being ignored, with more than 1,100 offences logged since the beginning of the year. On Vysočina, officers said they caught 1,144 drivers breaking the “no overtaking for trucks” rule, fining them a total of 5,272,300 koruna. Police said the ban, aimed at trucks and other heavy vehicles, is likely being overlooked by some drivers. They cited the volume of breaches and the level of penalties as proof that the restriction is not deterring motorists. The fine can reach up to 5,500 koruna, and repeated violations can also lead to loss of the driving licence, police said. Officers documented additional breaches during patrols on Friday. They used both marked vehicles and drones to target the same type of offence on the D1 motorway. EuropeCrime.com will keep the story updated as police continue enforcement on the D1 and other routes in the area.