The Republican National Guard (GNR) detained 8,438 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol between January 1 and July 31, 2026. The data indicates an average of about 280 detentions per week during this period.
In the same period, GNR registered 8,856 road crimes related to alcohol. These figures were disclosed by GNR itself.
Authorities continue to reinforce alcohol enforcement checkpoints on Portuguese roads as part of road safety measures. Driving under the influence of alcohol remains one of the main causes of serious accidents in Portugal.



