Picture by darkestdragon24, from the mod's Steam Workshop page.
Realistic Police System
Police fines closer to real European practice: patrols rarely fine small truck speeding, cameras still catch you, and accident fines drop to a token amount.
- Author
- darkestdragon24
- Game version
- 1.61 1.60as listed by the author (see the official page)
- Players
- Needs
- Nothing extra, the base game is enough
- Price
- Free
- Link checked
- 18 October 2026 (the download page opens; not a test of the mod)
Hear about more like this? We'll show new ones in Your week on My mods.
Does it work for you on ETS2 1.61?
About this mod
In the base game every police car is a guaranteed speeding fine. This mod reflects how it works in much of Europe: police patrols are fairly tolerant of trucks a little over the limit, so the chance of a patrol fining you drops to about 2 to 10 percent. Speed cameras still record every violation, just like in the base game.
Fine amounts are set to roughly the European average and no longer depend on your level or how many police cars are nearby. Accident fines become a symbolic 10 euros, since AI drivers often cause crashes and you already pay for the repairs. It's a small mod aimed at roleplay-minded players.
Features
- Patrol speeding fines become rare (about 2 to 10% chance)
- Speed cameras unchanged: still 100%
- Realistic fine amounts based on European averages
- Accident fines reduced to 10 euros
How to install Realistic Police System
- Open the mod's Steam Workshop page (sign in to Steam if asked) and press Subscribe. Steam downloads it for you.
- Start Euro Truck Simulator 2. On the profile screen, open the Mod Manager.
- Find Realistic Police System in the list and move it to Active mods, then press Confirm changes.
Known conflicts
- Other mods that change fines will clash with it. Use one.
Helpful guides
ETS2 1.62 Update Is Out: New Garages, DAF XG+ Editions & ModsOut now: new garages, three DAF XG+ editions, a better Iveco S-Way cab, and what it means for your mods
ETS2 Coaches DLC: 12 November Release Date & FeaturesOut 12 November 2026: the three coaches, passenger jobs, Coach Mode and how to get your profile ready
Best ETS2 Bus Mods for 1.61: Coaches, Passengers & MapsChoose a coach, city bus, passenger mod or bus map, and check what each one needs
Best ETS2 Realism Mods for 1.61: Sound, Physics, Traffic and WeatherSound, physics, traffic, weather and lights: what to install, what clashes, in what orderETS2 Console and Developer Mode: How to Enable It and Useful CommandsSwitch on the built-in console: time, weather, game speed and moving your truckInstalling from Steam WorkshopSubscribing, switching the mod on, and removing it safelyIf the game crashesHow to find the mod that causes it in a few restartsLink broken, or the mod has a newer version? Tell us and we'll check it.
