The National Traffic Security Directorate of the Police detained 860 people in 15 days for driving without a license, confirmed General Commissioner Jaime Vanegas, in his weekly report on the Road Emergency Plan.
Last week the number of people arrested for driving without documents stood at 432, a considerably high number, taking into account that it was the first time this measure was taken, and in just seven days it doubled.
All of these citizens, if they repeat this offense, would be detained for a period of up to 72 hours and the Police would reserve the right to file a criminal case for exposing people to danger, according to the repressive institution.
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«Catch up, regularize your situation, renew your license, if your license is suspended, look for a driver; If you don’t have a license, it’s better not to drive,” Vanegas warned.
More than 30 thousand licenses suspended in 2024
Since the Police ordered to arrest all citizens who were found driving without their respective permits, with expired licenses or withheld due to expired fines, the headquarters of the National Traffic Security Directorate remains crowded with drivers seeking to become legal.
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So far in 2024, according to Vanegas, the institution has suspended 36,876 driver’s licenses and arrested 5,359 drivers who were behind the wheel while intoxicated.
People arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, in addition to being fined between 4,000 and 5,000 córdobas, receive a license suspension for up to six months, are detained for a period of 48 hours and must pay for an eight-hour road re-education seminar. hours for the amount of 2,000 córdobas.
Traffic accidents, so far in 2024, have left 803 people dead and 2,414 injured in Nicaragua.
