The interior and transport ministries
said Friday that road accidents were down by 21% on New Year's
Eve 2024/25 with respect to the previous year.
The ministries linked the drop to widespread, nationwide checks
done by 27,200 Highway and Carabinieri police officers.
Last month a revision of the highway code drafted by Transport
Minister Matteo Salvini that, among others things, stiffens the
punishments for people who drive after drinking alcohol or
taking drugs came into force.
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