GNR’s operation for Easter 2023 saw 14 deaths and 31 seriously injured in 969 traffic accidents between April 6 and 10, according to preliminary data released on Tuesday.
The GNR report said 32,110 drivers were tested in the first five days of the Easter operation, 414 of whom were driving under the influence of alcohol. Of these, 260 people were arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content of at least 1.2 g/l.
GNR adds that it has detained 112 more people for driving without a valid license.
Of the 5,900 identified traffic violations, the PNR allocates 3,210 for speeding, 550 for the lack of mandatory periodic inspection, 191 for malfunctions in lighting and alarm systems, 166 for the illegal use of a mobile phone while driving, 294 for the absence or incorrect use of seat belts and / or child seats and 209 due to the lack of compulsory civil liability insurance.
GNR Operation Easter 2023, which began on Thursday, will end at 23:59 this Tuesday.
This operation focuses on the safety and protection of people and therefore goes beyond checking roads, with GNR’s efforts also focused on celebration venues and their surroundings, as well as residential and commercial areas, focusing on “road tracks”. the most responsible highways.
GNR advises drivers to drive carefully, carefully and carefully so that the holiday period can be enjoyed safely.
To ensure safe travel this holiday season, GNR encourages drivers to adapt their speed to weather conditions, road conditions and traffic, and avoid maneuvers that could damage traffic or lead to accidents.
A Public Security Police (PSP) operation during the Easter week, March 1-9, resulted in three deaths, 14 serious injuries and 361 minor injuries in 1,199 accidents, police said on Monday.
PSP carried out 664 road safety inspections (823 in total) involving 19,224 drivers in the mainland police area and in the Autonomous Regions of Madeira and the Azores. checked, registered 2584 offenses. Among them, 713 offenses stand out for speeding, 397 for driving a vehicle without technical inspection and 105 for lack of compulsory insurance.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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