Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 423 / 590

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Si un conductor se niega a realizar las pruebas de detección alcohólica, los agentes de tráfico, ¿pueden inmovilizar su vehículo?

If a driver refuses to take alcohol tests, can traffic officers immobilise their vehicle?

  • ASolo si presenta síntomas evidentes de haber consumido alcohol.Only if they show obvious symptoms of having drunk alcohol.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, y además está cometiendo un delito.Yes, and they are also committing a crime.
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  • CSí, y además está cometiendo un delito.Yes, and they are also committing a crime.
Explanation

Refusing alcohol tests is a crime against road safety set out in the Criminal Code and, in addition, officers can immobilise the vehicle to stop it being driven any further.

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