In a statement evaluating the second phase of “Operation Christmas and New Year 2021”, which took place between December 23 and 26, the National Republican Guard also states that in this period 248 people suffered minor injuries as a result of the 752 accidents.
During this Christmas period the GNR detained 56 people for excessive drinking while driving and 16 for driving a vehicle without a legal license.
The GNR states that, among the 3,436 offenses recorded during the four days, 98 were for alcohol abuse, 949 for speeding, 248 for lack of periodic inspection, 97 for incorrect or non-use of seat belts or restraint systems , 74 for using a mobile phone while driving and 90 for lack of mandatory civil liability insurance.
Portugal is one of the most appalling and dangerous countries I have ever driven in.
Cars and lorry drivers happily talking on their phone whilst driving.
Horrifying drink driving rates.
A nightmare
By James from Algarve on 31 Dec 2021, 17:07