You know, when you are hurtling along the autovía, you want to think that the cars that you are passing or sandwiched between are driven by people in full command of their sense, which is not always the case.

Take the case of a lorry driver who was pulled over by the Guardia Civil traffic police, breathalysed and found to be six times over the limit.This occurred on the 7th of this month around 11.30h on the A-44.

Even taking into account that commercial drivers are allowed a much lower threshold for alcohol consumption at the wheel, it’s still a lot, especially when at the controls of a bloody great articulated lorry.

He was charged and a company replacement driver called out to take possession of the lorry and to continue the assigned journey.

The drink-drive culprit was charged under article 379.2 del Código Penal, which apart from fines and a 6-month suspend prison sentence, he could lose his driving licence (not just his HGV one) for up to four years, and for a commercial driver, that means you lose your job and income.

(News: Granada, Andalucia)

Keywords: Dui Lorry Driver, A-44, Six Times Over

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