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Driver without license and with 1.54 g/l of alcohol tried to run over police and was arrested after crashing in Lisbon
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Driver without license and with 1.54 g/l of alcohol tried to run over police and was arrested after crashing in Lisbon

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 15:58

A man was arrested in Lisbon after trying to run over police officers and crashing during his escape. The driver was driving without a license and had a blood alcohol level of 1.54 grams per liter, a value well above the legal limit in Portugal.

Authorities reported that the individual did not possess a valid driver's license, further aggravating the illegal situation he was in.

The incident occurred in the city of Lisbon, where authorities proceeded with the arrest of the driver after the vehicle crash.

The man was detained and will now face legal proceedings for the committed offenses, including driving under the influence of alcohol and without a legal license to drive.

Why this matters

The incident occurred in Lisbon and involves a driver with alcohol levels almost three times above the legal limit, which represents a significant risk to public safety. This case comes in a context of increased traffic enforcement in the capital, alerting readers to the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol without a legal license.

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