During the past day, a total of 26 people got behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, the Ministry of the Interior announced. Of these, eight drove after consuming alcohol from 0.5 to 1.2 per thousand, 18 - with more than 1.2 per 1000, and 13 refused testing. 13 drivers were found to be driving under the influence of narcotic substances or their analogues, three refused testing.
12,208 motor vehicles were checked within the framework of the specialized police operation for compliance with the Road Traffic Act. 14,465 drivers and passengers were checked. 3413 slips and 716 acts for established administrative violations were drawn up. Emphasis in the action is the prohibition of driving by drivers who have used alcohol, narcotic substances and/or their analogues, as well as driving of motor vehicles (MVS) by unlicensed drivers.
Earlier today, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that due to an accident, traffic on the highway "Thrakia" was obstructed. near Yambol, in the area of kilometer 228 in the direction of Sofia. The incident happened around 12:00.