The breathalyzer control posts will double in the City of Buenos Aires, during the holidays of Christmas Y New Year. This was established by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, which announced that it will have 20 positions as “a key policy to reduce road incidents” during the celebrations.
“During Christmas and New Years, as every year, we are going to double the presence of breathalyzer controls to take care of the residents of the City. It is key that we celebrate responsibly: if you are going to drink, do not drive; I chose transportation public and plan your trip in advance,” said Manuela López Menéndez, Secretary of Transportation and Public Works of the City of Buenos Aires, in statements in turn gathered by telam.
According to their data, from January to November, 331,986 breathalyzer controls15 breathalyzer positives were detected per day and 4,774 licenses were retained for a minimum of two months, so that, at least during that period, more than 4,000 drivers were unable to drive.
In Buenos Aires city, the maximum tolerated limit of alcohol in blood is 0.5 gr/l for private vehicles, 0.2 gr/l for motorcyclists Y 0.0 gr/l for beginners and professional drivers.
