Detran foresees 40,000 drivers approached; Operations start on Friday (28) and extend until Tuesday (4)
During the state of São Paulo, prepares to intensify the inspection of the dry law, with the expectation that up to 40 thousand drivers will be addressed. The Detran (Traffic Department) has scheduled 30 blitz that will use bapyometers to identify drivers under the influence of alcohol. These operations, which start on Friday (28) and extend until Tuesday (4), represent the largest mobilization ever held during this festivity. The forecast of drivers to be inspected is significantly higher compared to 2022, with an estimated increase nine times.
The Detran justifies this expansion by the modernization of the breathalyters, which can now provide results in just five seconds. Blitz will be held in areas with large concentration of people and at various times. Refusing to perform the breathalyzer test is considered a very serious infraction, resulting in a fine of R $ 2,934.70 and the addition of seven points in the National Driver’s License (CNH). In addition, drivers who have alcohol levels between 0.05 mg/Le 0.33 mg/L will also face the same penalty.
Those who are caught with 0.34 mg/l or more will be committing a traffic crime, which may lead to detention sentence of six months to three years. To avoid complications during the festivities, Detran recommends that revelers choose public transport if they decide to consume alcohol. The São Paulo subway will work uninterruptedly during Carnival, with some seasons operating 24 hours to meet the demand of users.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
