“Salvando Vidas” (Saving Lives) Operative Achieves its Objective

Puerto Vallarta, Jal. - The implementation of the Operative “Salvando Vidas” which is carried out in a permanent manner by the Municipal Highway administration continues fulfilling its primary objective, which is to prevent accidents that may cause death or serious consequences to people. It also helps to generate conscientiousness among citizens and at the same time, it gives a sense of security on the roads.

A total of 67 breathalyzer tests were administered this past weekend, out of which 26 people turn out to be at 40 to 80 degrees. These people were detained and placed at the disposition of the Municipal Judge; their vehicles were sent to the car lot.

According to Traffic and Transportation Law, the fines in the State of Jalisco for drunk driving, is the equivalent of 150 days of the minimum salary, equivalent to 10,445 pesos (a little over US$600.00). If the person is a re offender, besides paying the10, 445 pesos, their license is suspended temporarily or definitely, depending.

There were also 4 drivers whose results were between 25 and 30 degrees; these kind of drivers just go back home in their vehicle, and they only pay fifty percent of the regular fine.

At the same time, with the operative, the traffic agents do some preventive work, encouraging drivers to respect speed limits and obey security procedures to avoid accidents.

Motorcycle riders are also checked to verify the vehicle is in good condition and safe to ride, and that have the required legal documents; this has helped to recover a good number of stolen vehicles.

The check points will continue as established, on weekends, and in a sporadic manner on weekdays, making sure that our tourist destination continues being a very a safe place.

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