Feb 23 • 23:20 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

Driving in zigzags on Route 11: had 2.26 g/l of alcohol in blood

A driver was stopped on Route Provincial 11 in Buenos Aires for erratic driving and tested with a blood alcohol content of 2.26 g/l, significantly above the legal limit.

During a routine traffic safety operation on Route Provincial 11 near kilometer 529, agents from the Buenos Aires Province Ministry of Transport apprehended a driver who was weaving while driving. The intervention was part of regular preventative measures conducted at various points along Buenos Aires routes to ensure road safety.

The suspect's erratic driving caught the attention of the agents as they were performing standard monitoring duties, prompting them to pull over the vehicle for necessary checks. Upon identification, a breathalyzer test revealed a dangerously high blood alcohol level of 2.26 grams per liter, in violation of the strict alcohol-related regulations in place under the Zero Alcohol Law in Buenos Aires Province.

Officials later reported that the driver also exhibited notable difficulty in speaking clearly, indicating further impairments likely due to his high level of intoxication. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drunk driving and improve road safety in the region, especially with stringent laws like Alcohol Zero.

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