Drunk Truck Driver Arrested in Zamora After Sixfold Increase in Alcohol Level

Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the main causes of road accidents in Spain. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), in recent years, traffic accidents caused by the consumption of alcohol and other psychoactive substances have maintained a worrying trend, with professional drivers sometimes being protagonists of these incidents due to long hours behind the wheel and the pressure to meet delivery times. Spanish legislation is strict regarding blood alcohol content while driving. For professional and novice drivers, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.3 grams per liter, while for other drivers, the limit is 0.5 grams...