The Local Police intensifies surveillance in Fuenlabrada with random checks to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The initiative aims to reduce accidents in the city.
Since Monday, July 13, the Local Police of Fuenlabrada has implemented a special campaign aimed at controlling alcohol and drug consumption at the wheel, which will run until next Sunday, the 19th. This action coincides with a national initiative promoted by the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), which seeks to increase road safety during the summer months. The checks will be carried out at various points in the city, without a specific schedule, allowing inspections both during the day and at night. The main objective is to identify those drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances, thereby helping to prevent accidents. The Councillor for Security, Raquel López, emphasized the importance of these campaigns in urban areas where pedestrians, cyclists, and users of non-motorized vehicles coexist. "The only safe rate is 0.0," López stated, urging drivers to completely abstain from consumption before driving. Statistics indicate that alcohol remains one of the most common factors in fatal accidents; even small amounts can significantly affect a driver's reaction time. In this regard, fines for driving under these influences can reach up to 1,000 euros, in addition to involving the loss of between 4 and 6 points from the driving license. In more serious situations, such as refusing to take tests or exceeding the legal limits, it can be considered a crime against road safety. This campaign is part of the ongoing effort to reduce accidents both on roads and urban streets during the summer, a critical period for road safety due to increased traffic and recreational activities.
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