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Within the program of campaigns and operations monitoring and control 2014, conducted by the Directorate General of Traffic, from 14 to 20 July, will be a new Special Campaign on control BAC and drug use among drivers, which the City of Jumilla has adhered, through the Department of Public Safety.
As highlighted by the head of the area councilor "alcohol is present as a triggering factor in a third of fatal accidents. Their presence in driving depending on your rate, between 2 and 15 multiplies the risk of an accident. Rate The only sure is 0.0%, hence the importance of developing such campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the danger involved in driving under the influence of alcohol. "
In addition, on the other hand, it has also emphasized that "it is not only related to a higher accident rate but also results in greater mortality, to be a linked to a worse prognosis factor in their injuries."
Within the campaign, the local police shall carry out control BAC and drugs, strengthening the effectiveness of the campaign.
Between 2001 and 2013, has detected a change in behavior of citizens has made the percentage of positives detected a down significantly in the last decade, from 5% to 1.7%.
Moreover, driving after consumption of psychoactive substances is frequent in Spain, reaching 17% of Spanish drivers.
Apart from alcohol, almost 11% of drivers drive after consuming any substance (drugs of abuse) that may affect the ability to drive safely.
Cannabis (THC) and cocaine are the two substances most frequently found.
Moreover, the Councillor for Public Safety reported that as already agreed after the meeting held this week with the Provincial Chief of Traffic, the local police have already received the new breathalyzer team which will improve the effectiveness of this campaign.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla
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