14:02, March 17, 2011
Cuba enforced Wednesday a new Highway Code imposing harsher measures
against traffic violations such as speeding or drunken driving.
The new code is aimed at reducing the number of accidents on the island.
The so-called "Law 109," approved on Aug. 1, 2010 by the Cuban
Parliament, prohibits completely driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
According to official statistics, drunken driving is one of the most
common causes of accidents on the island, where the road accidents
caused by alcohol left a toll of 41 dead and 200 injured in 2010.
The resolution, taking effect Wednesday, not only forbids driving under
the influence of alcohol, but also provides penalties for passengers
also drunk or affected by other substances, which could jeopardize the
ability of the driver.
Those involved in speed competition on the road will also be punished
with measures ranging from the cancellation of their driver's license to
the confiscation of the vehicle.
Source: Xinhua
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