The national road safety campaign, which took place from 3 November to 9 November 2026, resulted in 612 drivers being caught under the influence of alcohol. Authorities conducted 38,553 alcohol tests during this period, leading to 273 administrative offenses and 339 arrests for drunk driving.
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The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), PSP, and GNR are launching the "Taxa Zero ao Volante" awareness and enforcement campaign from Tuesday 3 November until Monday 9 November. The operation focuses on detecting driving under the influence of alcohol, with joint enforcement actions scheduled across the national territory, including the Azores and Madeira.
The PSP, GNR, and ANSR are launching the 'Taxa Zero ao Volante' (Zero Blood Alcohol Behind the Wheel) operation this Tuesday, 3 November. This campaign is dedicated to preventing driving under the influence of alcohol through increased enforcement and awareness.
During an enforcement operation on the night of Sunday, 1 November, the GNR stopped 1,056 drivers on the A5 and A28 motorways. Of those, 157 were found to be over the legal alcohol limit, resulting in 32 arrests for drunk driving and two arrests for driving without a license.