Over 850 Drivers Detained for Drunk Driving During World Cup Fan Events in Mexico City

Authorities in Mexico City have reported a significant number of drivers apprehended for drunk driving during the initial phase of the "Conduce Sin Alcohol" (Drive Without Alcohol) program, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup. Between June 11 and July 6, a total of 853 drivers were taken to the "El Torito" administrative sanctions and social integration center for exceeding legal alcohol limits.

In addition to driver detentions, law enforcement impounded 845 vehicles during the same period. The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of the capital city provided these figures as part of the "Copa Mundial de Futbol 2026" initiative, aimed at preventing alcohol-related traffic incidents during the major sporting event.

The SSC has conducted extensive screening, administering 248,465 AlcoStop tests, which measure alcohol in the vehicle's ambient air, and 2,674 breathalyzer tests analyzing exhaled air. Furthermore, the program engaged with the public at various fan zones, including the FIFA Fan Fest in the Zócalo and areas around the Mexico City Stadium, offering 10,848 informal tests and advising attendees to avoid driving after consuming alcohol.