The number of drivers who tested positive for drugs after an accident also rose from 19% to 23%.
The DGT has launched a new campaign to monitor alcohol and drug use amongst drivers which will run until December 13. The campaign is also included in the calendar of actions carried out by the International Traffic Police Organisation, or TISPOL.
“Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol not only increases the incidence rate of accidents, it also increases the severity of them,” said the DGT.
Checkpoints will be set up on all types of roads at different time of the day to stamp out alcohol and drug use on the roads and raise awareness of the dangers involved.
Alcohol was the second leading cause of fatal accidents in 2019 after distraction and more than one in three dead drivers had consumed alcohol or drugs.
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All in the name of socialism.
They also might check your bank account ,what kind of food do you eat and what time you shower during the day..😜+vaccine will be mandatory and many viruses to come in the near future etc.
Plus checks on wearing masks may be applied.
They may be authorised to check for Vaccination Certificates as well. Plus free from virus proof etc.