The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) will start this Monday a special control and awareness campaign to prevent the consumption of alcohol and drugs at the wheel, active until December 22nd. The initiative, presented by Francisco José Ruiz Boada, deputy director of Mobility Management of the DGT, seeks to reinforce road safety in a few days marked by Christmas gatherings and increased travel.
Controls at any time and on any road
The controls, which will be carried out at any time of the day and on all roads, will be supported by local police to bring surveillance closer to the areas of highest consumption. The DGT insists that prevention is key to avoid traffic accidents caused by drivers under the influence of substances.
Consumption risk and worrying figures
In previous campaigns carried out on these dates, between 300 and 400 drivers tested positive in the controls, a figure that reflects the need to reinforce citizen responsibility. Up to December 12, the road accident rate has left 1,093 fatalities on interurban roads, a balance that the DGT considers unacceptable.
Avoiding unnecessary risks at Christmas
The campaign coincides with the days leading up to Christmas, when lunches and dinners with friends and companies are common. The DGT reminds that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs exponentially multiplies the risk of accidents, endangering both drivers and other road users.
