The Republican National Guard detains on average around 280 drivers per week across the country for excess alcohol in the blood, values that constitute a crime and not just an administrative offense. This average results in intense enforcement on Portuguese roads throughout the year.
The districts of Aveiro, Porto, Setúbal and Faro are those with the highest volume of crimes related to driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as the highest number of arrests made by the GNR. These data reflect the high levels of accidents and enforcement in these regions.
The GNR carries out alcohol enforcement operations continuously and systematically, not only in sporadic actions or during seasonal campaigns. This action is part of a prevention and deterrence strategy against driving under the influence of alcohol on Portuguese roads.
The values mentioned in the article refer to the blood alcohol level that exceeds the legal limits and is considered a crime, punishable by imprisonment or a fine, unlike administrative offenses for lower values. The Republican National Guard thus maintains an active presence in combating this problem on Portugal's roads.
