During the weekend of December 28 and 29, traffic officers were attacked by two violators.
More than 140 vehicles have been immobilized.
Photo courtesy of the Cali Mobility Secretariat.
During the At the Cali Fair, drunkenness control operations have been increasedin various parts of the city such as the east, km 18, as well as the west and south, evidencing a 300% increase in the sanctions imposed by alcohol-related driving violations.
“We have tripled the blood alcohol controls in the city and the summons have increased five times compared to the previous year,” said Gustavo Orozco, Undersecretary of Mobility Services.
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This factor has meant that, in recent operations, incidents of aggression against traffic officers have increased.since in several cases drivers who evade mobility controls have attacked the authorities.
Among the most notable cases, a man was reported to have managed to evade a checkpoint and later returned to claim his cell phone, without carrying any documents or license. The Ditra of the Police captured him after this attempt.
another incident involved a driver with level three blood alcohol levels, who refused to get out of his vehicle after having evaded a first mobility controlin addition to being found without papers and with a firearm. In both cases the drivers attacked the traffic officers.
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“During these days we have carried out controls in all parts of the city, focusing especially on those who drive under the influence of alcohol. The authority has emphasized the need to respect traffic signs and police orders to ensure road safety. Driving under the influence of alcohol not only puts your life at risk, but also the lives of others. Sanctions may include significant financial fines, license suspension and vehicle immobilization.“added the official.
According to the Ministry of Mobility, in recent days 1,406 summonses have been imposed, 204 vehicles have been immobilized, and 87 alcohol tests have returned positive.
Source: Integrated Information System
