Truck Driver Arrested in Zaragoza for Drunk Driving and Driving Without a License

A 52-year-old truck driver was arrested on November 1 in the municipality of La Muela, Zaragoza, after attempting to evade a traffic checkpoint. The suspect faces multiple charges related to road safety, including driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid license, and failing to comply with an active judicial order.

The incident occurred during the afternoon on the exit ramp of the A-2 highway leading toward the Centro Vía industrial estate. Officers from the Operational Group of the Traffic Sector of the Civil Guard of Aragon flagged down the heavy vehicle to perform a routine inspection regarding compliance with freight transportation regulations.

Although the driver initially followed instructions to pull over, he suddenly tried to bypass the inspection by resuming his journey and pretending to be resting inside the cab. Law enforcement officers intervened, instructed him to drop the deception, and ultimately forced him to halt the vehicle.

During subsequent alcohol screening, the driver registered a reading of 0.88 milligrams of alcohol per liter of expired air. This measurement is nearly six times the legal limit of 0.15 mg/l established for professional drivers in Spain and significantly exceeds the 0.60 mg/l threshold that constitutes a criminal offense under the penal code.

Upon establishing his identity, authorities discovered that the resident of Ávila lacked a valid driving license due to the complete loss of his assigned points. Furthermore, he had an active court warrant for arrest and appearance issued by a judge in connection with previous traffic safety infractions.

The Road Safety Investigation Unit of Zaragoza took charge of compiling the proceedings for the alleged traffic offenses. Meanwhile, officers from the Casablanca Civil Guard post executed the pending judicial warrant.

The suspect was subsequently transferred and presented before a judicial authority to address the outstanding arrest order. He now faces potential prison sentences, monetary fines, or community service, alongside the mandatory revocation of his driving privileges for a period exceeding one year.

Following the intervention, law enforcement officials reiterated that the only acceptable and safe blood alcohol level while driving is zero, emphasizing the heightened risks professional drivers pose when operating heavy machinery under the influence.