C nearly a hundred people were detained in the province of Alicante during July, according to the latest Guardia Civil statistics released this Monday. The majority of detentions were for driving under the influence of alcohol (55), with another 41 drivers found without a valid license or permit. These numbers reflect a focused period of enforcement aimed at improving road safety across the region.
During July 2024, the Traffic Group of the Guardia Civil in the Valencian Community brought 250 drivers before the courts as suspected perpetrators of road safety offenses. Among them, 87 faced charges for driving without a license or permit, including 44 for total points loss, 7 for judicial confinement affecting driving privileges, and 36 for never having possessed any permit. A total of 142 cases involved impairment from alcohol, while 2 cases involved speeding, 9 involved reckless driving, 1 involved leaving the scene of an accident, and 9 involved driving under the influence of drugs. These figures illustrate a broad cross-section of violations that authorities monitor closely to deter dangerous behavior on the roads.
Within the Valencian province, actions targeted 35 drivers for lacking a valid license, 70 for driving under the influence of alcohol, 7 for reckless driving, 1 for leaving the accident scene, 1 for speeding, and 5 for driving under the influence of drugs. The distribution of these offenses underscores a persistent emphasis on enforcement across different locales within the community, aligning with broader regional road safety campaigns aimed at reducing accidents and serious injuries.
In the province of Castellón, authorities acted against 11 drivers for lacking a license, 17 for alcohol impairment, 1 for reckless driving, 2 for drug use while driving, and 1 for speeding. These numbers reflect ongoing patrols and roadside checks designed to identify unsafe behavior before it results in harm, reinforcing the message that road safety is a shared responsibility among all road users.
In Alicante province, enforcement actions included 41 drivers without proper licensing, 55 for alcohol impairment, 1 for reckless driving, and 2 for drug use while driving. The pattern across these provinces indicates a consistent, high-visibility effort by law enforcement to deter risky driving practices and promote safer roads for residents and visitors alike.