A man was detained in Lisbon after trying to run over police agents and ended up crashing the vehicle. Authorities informed that the driver did not have a driving license. The individual had a blood alcohol level of 1.54 grams per liter, a value that constitutes a crime according to Portuguese legislation. The case occurred in the Portuguese capital and resulted in the driver's detention.
IncidentsLisboa
Without a license and with an alcohol rate considered a crime: driver tries to run over police and ends up detained after crashing in Lisbon
SIC Notícias12 September 2026 at 15:58
Why this matters
The incident occurred in Lisbon, representing a concrete danger to citizens and police officers on the public road. The mentioned alcohol level triples the legal limit for normal drivers, highlighting the increased risk of driving under the influence of alcohol on Portuguese roads.
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