A driver from San Juan broke the blood alcohol record during New Year’s checks

At the time of the test, it was detected that the man had 2.85 grams of alcohol per liter of blood, reaching an important level that positioned him as the highest case of all operations made during the holidays.

As a consequence His car was seized and his license was withheld. of driving. Furthermore, the man from San Juan not only drove while drunk, but also He tried to evade traffic control.

These measures go hand in hand with the Traffic Lawwhich indicates that the penalties for positive alcohol testing include the retention of licenses and vehicles, in addition to significant fines. These measures seek to discourage drivers from driving under the influence of alcohol, protecting both offenders and third parties.

In it audiovisual record where the situation is evident, we see how the officer demands: “Come on, come on, come on, no, look, let your mouth grab the mouthpiece“, the traffic agent tells the offender.

“No, you are cutting off my air, gentleman, please cooperate, it is the last“, the officer demands over and over again as he repeats the procedure. Then, he agreed to complete the test, and there his high alcohol level jumped.

It should also be taken into account that the maximum blood alcohol limit for private drivers is 0.5 grams per liter. So this case multiplied by more than five that allowed figure, making any excuse impossible.

The highest cases of alcohol level detected

Among the cases detected, some stood out for their high blood alcohol levels:

• 2.85g/l in Santa Lucía, San Juan.

• 2.24g/l at the Hudson Toll on the Buenos Aires – La Plata Highway.

• 1.94 g/l in Santa Lucía, San Juan.

• 1.91 g/l on the Riccheri Highway, Buenos Aires.

These data reflect the need to reinforce awareness about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol. Road safety is a constant priority for the ANSVthat every year intensifies its operations on key dates. This proactive approach allowed reduce accidents and save livesbut it also shows the need for a joint effort between authorities and citizens to achieve cultural change.

The National Road Safety Agency detected 193 cases of alcoholism

The National Road Safety Agency (ANSV) strengthened road safety during the beginning of 2025, carrying out more than 94 operations on routes, highways and urban areas from all over the country. These actions intensified during the early hours of New Year’sachieving inspect more than 5,000 vehicles.

So far, they have been detected 193 cases of positive breathalyzerstanding out as a key concern in driving practices on this date.

Control Results

The results of the operations carried out by the ANSV They included relevant figures:

• Controlled vehicles: 5,121

• Drivers sanctioned: 247

• Positive alcohol levels: 193

• Lack of documentation: 31

• Retained licenses: 185

• Vehicles impounded: 100