According to preliminary data from Operation Easter 2024 released this Friday, the GNR recorded 270 road traffic accidents on Thursday, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old girl and 79 injuries, three of whom were seriously injured.
The accident, which killed the young woman, occurred at 21:56 on Highway 16 at kilometer 1100 in the direction of Cascais Sintra and was the result of a collision between two vehicles, GNR said in a statement.
As part of Operation Easter 2024, the GNR military conducted several “intensive inspection and patrol” operations on the country’s roads from 00:00 to 23:59 on Thursday to ensure that drivers “arrived safely at their destination.”
According to the data, 4,910 drivers were tested, of which 25 were driving while intoxicated, of which 10 were arrested for driving with a blood alcohol level equal to or greater than 1.2 g/l.
According to the National Guard of the Republic, six people were also arrested for driving without a license.
Of the 855 identified violations of traffic rules, the State Police allocates 128 for speeding, 148 for lack of mandatory periodic technical inspection, 31 for malfunctions in lighting and alarm systems, 36 for improper use of a mobile phone while driving.
It is also noted that 21 administrative offenses occurred due to the absence or improper use of a seat belt or car seat, and 44 due to the lack of compulsory civil liability insurance.
The GNR advises “drive carefully, carefully and safely to ensure the festive period can be enjoyed safely”.
To travel safely this holiday season, the GNR advises, among other things, to “adapt speed to weather conditions, road conditions and traffic volumes” and to “avoid maneuvers that could cause traffic disruptions or in some way could lead to accidents.”
The statement also added that “it will be particularly concerned about risky behavior by drivers, especially those that jeopardize their safety and the safety of third parties.”
Therefore, Guard members will be especially alert to dangerous maneuvers, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or psychotropic substances, speeding, overtaking maneuvers, as well as inappropriate use of mobile phones, failure to use a seat belt and a child seat. and vehicle safety conditions.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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