Rio de Janeiro police issue 1,633 fines during weekend sobriety operations

The ‘Operação Lei Seca’ conducted 30 inspections across various municipalities in the state of Rio de Janeiro between September 25 and September 27. During these operations, authorities approached 3,345 drivers and issued 1,633 fines.

Data from the enforcement actions shows that 384 drivers refused to take the breathalyzer test, representing an overall refusal rate of 11.48%. In Angra dos Reis, 131 drivers were approached, resulting in 60 fines and 14 refusals. In Cabo Frio, the refusal rate was notably high at 76.03%, with 92 refusals out of 121 drivers approached.

In the Metropolitan Region, 26 actions were carried out involving 3,093 approaches and 278 refusals. Specific high refusal rates were noted in Duque de Caxias (17.65%) and Nova Iguaçu (14.14%). Under current legislation, refusing the test carries administrative penalties, including fines, a 12-month driver's license suspension, and the seizure of the driver's license.