It was announced that the breath control of drivers will be strengthened to prevent injuries caused by drunk driving
December 15/2016
In order to prevent death, physical injury and property damage caused by drunk driving in our capital, Addis Ababa, breath control of drivers will continue in selected areas of the city.
It will continue strongly from next week. According to the authority's traffic control and incident management director Ato Ayaleu Etisa
According to the information of the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health, there are currently conditions that allow the breath test to be carried out, so the control will be carried out continuously without interruption.
Data shows that most traffic accidents in Ethiopia are caused by drunk driving. In order to reduce this problem, Ato Ayaleu said that breath control is important so that individuals who drink too much and drive are held accountable by law.
The director reminded that the authority has been making preparations to control those who drink too much alcohol and drive in a strict manner. The director said that the control will be carried out with 75 modern alcohol detection devices and adequate training has been given to the concerned parties regarding its use.
