Through the Vice Ministry of Transportation, it maintains 24/7 road monitoring in order to guarantee that drivers comply with traffic regulations and do not drive while intoxicated, behavior that puts their own lives, pedestrians and others at risk. people.
Vehicle controls installed at strategic points in the country is one of the initiatives that allows dangerous drivers to be removed from circulation. The Vice Minister of Transportation, Nelson Reyes, stressed that these devices, which have been reinforced for the end of the year season, contribute to guaranteeing the road safety of the population.
The official indicated that so far this year around 21,000 breathalyzer tests have been carried out, through which drunk drivers have been detected and prevented from continuing behind the wheel.
The head of the VMT said that so far in December 114 people have been arrested for the crime of dangerous driving and detailed that from December 23 to 26, 42 people were captured for this reason; of this figure, only on Christmas, December 25, 17 drivers were arrested.
“I would like to make the call that, if you are going to consume alcoholic beverages, please do not drive,” emphasized.
As a result of the various road safety measures, this year there has been a significant decrease in traffic accidents, which translates into lives saved for Salvadorans.
«We have presented a reduction of around 7% in road accidents, in accidents caused by drunk drivers the decrease reaches 8.42% ”, large. The official reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of President Bukele to continue executing the necessary measures to continue reducing road accidents and guarantee safe mobility for all Salvadorans.
