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About 280 drivers detained weekly with blood alcohol rate considered a crime
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About 280 drivers detained weekly with blood alcohol rate considered a crime

SIC Notícias3 September 2026 at 07:33

About 280 drivers are detained weekly in Portugal with blood alcohol levels considered a crime, according to data from the National Republican Guard.

The monthly average of drunk driving crimes stands at 1,265 cases, which highlights the persistence of this practice in the country.

The age group most affected by this reality is the adult population between 31 and 64 years old, representing the age group with the highest incidence of detentions for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The data reveal that drunk driving continues to be a significant problem in Portugal, with a high number of detentions consistently recorded by authorities.

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