PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – The Municipal Transit sub-directorate has seen a significant decrease in the rates of alcohol-related traffic accidents, due to the successful implementation of its “saving lives” operations.
Last Friday, a checkpoint was established on Fluvial Avenue at its intersection with Los Tules Avenue. Officers from the Municipal Transit sub-directorate conducted 42 tests on drivers, including 32 men and 10 women, with eight men and one woman testing positive for alcohol. Of those who tested positive, only four chose to pay their fines. In addition, nine citations were issued to drivers who were detected with ethyl breath. During these actions, officers also stopped three motorcycles for violations of the Municipal Traffic regulations.
The following day, Saturday, the checkpoint was moved to Francisco Medina Ascencio avenue and Brasilia street, in the 5 de Diciembre neighborhood. Officers conducted 69 tests, of which 65 were administered to men and four to women. Among these, 12 men and one woman tested positive. On this occasion, 11 offenders chose to pay their fines on the spot, and 13 offenses were issued for ethyl breath.
The prevention actions over the two days were supported by personnel from the Security Police Station, who provided security to the officers carrying out the tests.
The head of Municipal Traffic, Diana Patricia Iturbide Espinoza, expressed her commitment to preventing accidents and improving road safety. This effort aligns with the commitment of the municipal president, Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez, to enhance safety for all road users.
The “saving lives” operations are a testament to the effectiveness of preventive measures in reducing alcohol-related traffic accidents, and the Municipal Transit sub-directorate will continue to prioritize road safety for all residents and visitors.
