The National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (Intrant) reported that 20% of the 177 drivers subjected last Friday to the operation of alcohol level tested positive, of which 10% were above the level established by law, “that is, in a state of drunkenness“.
Of the total 177 drivers seized, 35 had signs of alcohol in the blood, while 16 exceeded the level established by the traffic law, so they were drunk.
Of the entire group tested, only five traveled in motorcyclesthe rest drove vehicles four wheels.
In a press release, the executive director of the Intrant, Milton Morrison said that the results of this retainer pilot that took place on Winston Churchill Avenue, in the National District, are cause for concern.
- “10% in state of drunkenness It is an alert figure, which puts the lives of those who not only drive, but also those who travel on the roads, at risk, a situation that highlights the need to make a great pact for the road safetyto save lives,” he said.
Morrison also called on citizens to be aware.
Operational will be constant
Morrison revealed that the review of alcohol level will be constant, with the aim of significantly reducing the deaths due to traffic accidents.
He cited a study by Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which showed that the intake of alcohol It is one of the three factors associated with road accidents.
He Intrant reported that the president Luis Abinader works on arranging a National Pact for Road Safety, articulating more than 60 entities, including business associations, federations and transport companies, media and NGOs.
The objective of this pact is to engage the different sectors of the country to save lives and together carry out actions that go in the direction of reducing traffic accidents.
