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.">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.">

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Cuba enforces tougher road code against speeding, drunk driving

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  • 03 / 17 / 2011

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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