In a statement, the GNR said that “Operation Easter 2024” aims to combat crime, contribute to reducing road accidents, regularize traffic and support citizens.
The GNR recalls that traditionally, the Easter season “is characterized by the reunion of families in their regions of origin and, as it corresponds to the school holiday period, a significant increase in road traffic on Portuguese roads is consequently expected”.
In the note, the Guard says that the operation aims at the safety and protection of people, and therefore goes beyond road inspection, with the effort also being aimed at festivities, surroundings, residential and commercial areas, as well as roads. most critical road traffic.
“The inspection period for the greatest road patrol effort, on the most critical roads, will be between the beginning of March 28 [quinta-feira] and April 1st, the period when the highest volume of traffic is expected”, indicates the GNR.
As part of the operation, the guard advises “attentive, cautious and defensive driving, adapting speed to weather conditions, the condition of the road and the volume of road traffic, avoiding dangerous maneuvers, excessive speed and not driving under the influence of the alcohol and psychotropic substances”.
The GNR also draws attention to the misuse of cell phones and incorrect or non-use of seat belts and/or child restraint systems and the safety conditions of vehicles.
The Public Security Police (PSP) also began on Friday and until March 31st the operation “Polícia Semper Presente — Easter in Security 2024” with patrols and inspection actions throughout the territory, at the accesses to the main road axes.
The PSP operation aims at road safety, crime prevention and safety in the possession and use of pyrotechnic articles.
