YEREVAN. – 685 accidents were registered since the beginning of this year in Armenia, Road Police deputy head Hayk Sargsyan said at a press conference on Friday.

According to him, 73 people died, 968 were injured. As compared to the same period of last year, the accidents increased by 63 and 57 more people were injured in Armenia.

Regarding the capital city, the accidents reduced, having registered 275 accidents, as a result of which 17 died, 360 were injured. The number is lower by 30 accidents, 7 deaths and 51 injured, as compared to the same period of last year.

Road inspectors revealed 150,000 traffic violations and 48,000 through surveillance and speedometers. As for the reports that police lessened attention on security belts and telephone conversations while driving a car, Sargsyan said it does not correspond to reality.

To note, majority of drivers prefer not to tighten the security belts.