Local Police 975 Cartagena breath tests conducted between 12 and 18 December last, in the campaign carried out in coordination with the Traffic Department to ensure traffic safety during the holidays, in which Alcohol intake increases.
Of the 975 controls, 882 were made ​​on a precautionary basis in the main roads of the city and county districts, 45, as a result of breaches of drivers; 32, involved in traffic accidents and 16 people who have symptoms after drinking.
Of these controls, 16 were positive: three in the prevention, two in the group of traffic offenders, one in the rugged drivers checks, ten, which showed signs of going drunk.
As a result rose 12 crime and made ​​four bulletins reporting.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a major cause of accidents, hence, periodically, the Traffic Department, in collaboration with the local police in Cartagena, perform road safety campaigns which will lead to After these dates are held the traditional Christmas dinner.
The campaign carried out in addition to the local police has been carrying out throughout the year to improve road safety in the municipality, such as the Safe Crossing, Use of Mobile or the proper use of safety belt approved child restraint systems.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena