In Soria, Spain, a school bus driver is under investigation for allegedly committing a traffic safety offense by driving with a blood alcohol concentration four times above the legal limit. On February 9, 2026, the driver was stopped by Civil Guard patrols during a transportation control operation along the A-2 highway, when they observed signs of alcohol influence. The bus was transporting 49 minors, aged between 9 and 12, along with three teachers and two monitors at the time of the incident.

The investigation was prompted after officers detected that the bus driver was displaying clear symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol during the roadside checks. Following the tests administered by the authorities, results indicated that the driver's blood alcohol concentration measured 0.67 and 0.63 milligrams per liter, which significantly exceeds the allowable limit for professional drivers. Such results raised serious concerns regarding the safety of the minors onboard and the potential risks involved.

This case comes amidst heightened awareness of road safety policies, particularly those concerning the transportation of minors. Authorities are expected to take a stern stance on such violations to prevent similar incidents in the future. If convicted, the driver could face severe penalties that underline the importance of adhering to alcohol limits, especially when responsible for the safety of others, particularly vulnerable populations like children.