Strict Crackdown on Drunk Driving in San Miguel de Salinas
The San Miguel de Salinas local police are working in collaboration with the General Direction of Traffic (DGT) on a campaign aimed at increasing awareness about the dangers of alcohol and drug usage while driving. The campaign, which prioritizes the safety of all citizens, has already seen 6 vehicles immobilized in the San Miguel de Salinas municipality.
In Spain, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs carries specific laws and penalties. For alcohol, penalties vary based on blood alcohol concentration (BAC). A BAC between 0.25 mg/l and 0.50 mg/l in the breath results in a fine of €500 and the deduction of 4 points from the driver’s license. Over 0.50 mg/l or repeat offences lead to a fine of €1,000 and the deduction of 6 points. Having over 0.60 mg/l is considered a criminal offence, which may lead to a prison sentence.
Driving under the influence of drugs is also treated as a serious offence. In all cases, increased breathalyser and drug testing is enforced, particularly during high-surveillance campaigns such as summertime.
Penalties for these offences are both administrative (fines, points deduction) and criminal (prison sentences for high alcohol levels or driving after license revocation), emphasizing Spain’s strict approach to road safety and impairment. The effort to enforce harsher restrictions regarding DUI is likely to be enforced across the whole province.
The San Miguel de Salinas local police have announced a zero-tolerance policy towards DUI and reiterated their commitment to the safety of the community. A recent Facebook post from the local police reads, "Always present, always vigilant for your safety." The post serves as a reminder to the community about the importance of traffic safety and the consequences of driving under the influence.
So far, the police have reported 4 infarctions due to DUI or the presence of drugs or alcohol in the San Miguel de Salinas municipality. The local police continue to prioritize public safety during the summer, especially during peak season, and encourage citizens to do their part in ensuring safety by not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The San Miguel de Salinas local police's efforts to ensure safety extend to making the Costa Blanca a safer place for both residents and tourists. In the same municipality, the police have also reported 23 infractions of traffic safety laws. The local police's commitment to the campaign against DUI continues to be evident in their ongoing actions. The campaign aims to reduce the number of accidents caused by DUI, which account for more than 25% of fatal vehicular accidents in Spain.
- To safeguard the health-and-wellness of residents and tourists, the San Miguel de Salinas local police are actively enforcing stricter fitness-and-exercise regulations, particularly focusing on the reduction of accidents caused by driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs, which account for more than 25% of fatal vehicular accidents in Spain.
- In line with Spain's emphasis on science-based road safety, the San Miguel de Salinas local police have introduced increased breathalyzer and drug testing during high-surveillance campaigns, aiming to deter DUI incidents and promote a healthier lifestyle, thereby improving the overall health-and-wellness and well-being of the community.
