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Attica traffic police conduct 30,992 breath tests in one week, arrest 17 drivers

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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  • Attica police conducted 30,992 breath tests between August 31 and September 7, recording 228 violations and arresting 17 drivers with readings above 0.60 mg/l.
  • Officers recorded 6,994 other violations, immobilized 842 vehicles and removed 979 driving licenses.
  • Police said alcohol checks would continue at the same intensity.

Attica traffic police conducted 30,992 breath tests across the region during a week of targeted road checks, arresting 17 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The checks ran from the early hours of Monday, August 31, until the early hours of Monday, September 7. Officers recorded 228 alcohol-related violations, while the arrested drivers had readings above 0.60 mg/l.

Police also recorded 6,994 violations for speeding, failing to wear a protective helmet, using a mobile phone, running traffic lights, driving without a license and other offenses. Officers immobilized 842 vehicles, 121 of which were towed.

Authorities also removed 979 driving licenses and 371 vehicle registration permits. Traffic police said the positive test results represented just 0.73% of all checks.

The alcohol-impaired driving inspections will continue at the same intensity, according to the announcement.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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