During January 2024, the Guardia Civil Traffic Group in the Valencian Community reported that 174 drivers were brought before the courts on charges related to road safety. The cases broke down as follows: 66 were accused of driving without a license or permit, including 35 due to a total loss of points, 4 because their license had been suspended by a court order, 1 due to a definitive suspension, and 26 for never having obtained a license. Another 95 defendants faced charges for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 10 were cited for reckless behavior on the road and 3 for driving with substances in their system.
By province, Alicante saw action against 25 drivers for lacking a license, 36 for alcohol impairment, 5 for dangerous driving, and 1 for drug use while operating a vehicle.
In Castellón, authorities acted against 8 drivers for lacking a permit or license, 10 for alcohol-related driving, 1 for reckless driving, and 1 for drug use in the body.
Finally, in Valencia Province, 33 drivers faced charges for lacking a license, 49 for alcohol impairment, 4 for reckless driving, and 1 for driving under the influence of drugs.