PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – The fight against drunk driving continues to be a priority for the Municipal Transit sub-directorate in Puerto Vallarta, which not only hosts several awareness programs but also conducts special operations such as the “saving lives” breathalyzer to ensure road safety.
Alcohol consumption, combined with driving, remains a significant cause of road accidents. Recognizing the imminent danger, the sub-directorate initiated the breathalyzer operation, which is currently ongoing.
Officers set up a checkpoint on Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue and Revolución Avenue this past Friday in the Las Juntas delegation. Of the 52 tests conducted on drivers—48 men and four women—15 tested positive for alcohol, including 14 men and one woman. That is a 28% positive drunk driving test result. Of these, nine chose to pay their fines immediately. Additionally, five motorcycles were flagged for violations of Municipal Traffic regulations, and eight other infractions were recorded.
The checkpoint was re-established on Saturday at Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue and Brasilia Street in the 5 de Diciembre neighborhood. Officers conducted 75 tests, with 20 drivers—16 men and four women—testing positive for alcohol, or 27% of tested drivers. Here, 12 offenders opted to pay their fines on the spot, and a motorcycle was impounded for lacking essential prevention measures.
Throughout the two-day operation, officers from the Security Police Station were on-site, providing added safety. Paramedics from the Municipal Civil Protection were also present, ensuring immediate medical attention.
Diana Patricia Iturbide Espinoza, the deputy director of Municipal Traffic, reaffirmed her commitment to accident prevention and enhancing road safety. She commended her team’s efforts, aligning with the vision and dedication of the municipal president, Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez.
As road safety remains a pressing concern, the Municipal Transit sub-directorate’s proactive measures reflect their dedication to creating safer roads for everyone.
