The Traffic Group of the Civil Guard in the Valencian Community disclosed new figures this June, outlining the scale of traffic law violations brought before the courts in the region. A total of eighty-seven drivers in the province of Alicante faced charges related to road safety this reporting period. Among them, thirty-two did not possess a valid driver’s license when the alleged offenses occurred, and fifty-three were reported for driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition to these alcohol-related cases, one individual was identified in connection with driving and operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, raising concerns about the compound risk factors on the road.
Across the Valencian Community, the courts processed a broader caseload of traffic-related offenses during the same timeframe. In total, two hundred sixty-nine cases were brought before judicial authorities, reflecting the ongoing attention to road safety and the need to uphold licensing standards and safe driving practices. At the regional level, the predominant category of alleged crime was driving while intoxicated by alcoholic beverages, accounting for one hundred forty-four cases. A substantial portion of the docket involved unlicensed driving, recorded at one hundred cases, with a smaller share addressing drug impairment or a combination of drug use and vehicle operation.
Within the Valencia province itself, the distribution of charges reveals several recurring patterns. Sixty-two percent of the cases involve violations of licensing requirements, the most common being driving without a license. A sizeable number of drivers were cited for intoxicated driving, with seventy-eight such charges noted in this jurisdiction. A minority faced more severe violations such as reckless driving or excessive speeding, while a handful were associated with leaving the scene of an accident. Drug involvement appeared in multiple instances, with twelve drivers reported for driving under the influence of controlled substances. In Castellón, the pattern mirrors broader trends: fourteen drivers were documented as driving without a license, thirteen faced alcohol-impaired driving, and two cases involved drug impairment. The data underscores a persistent issue with licensing compliance and impaired driving across the Valencian Community, prompting continued enforcement and public information campaigns aimed at reducing risk on the roads.