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Crime & Justice · Funchal · 25 August 2026

'Zero Tolerance at the Wheel' Campaign Sees 183 Accidents in Autonomous Regions

During the 'Zero Tolerance at the Wheel' campaign, the autonomous regions recorded a total of 183 road accidents.

Portugal's autonomous regions registered a total of 183 road accidents during the recent road safety campaign named 'Zero Tolerance at the Wheel'.

The operation, focused on preventing and monitoring drivers under the influence of alcohol or psychotropic substances, aimed to reduce accidents on the islands' roads.

The data indicates that despite enforcement efforts, accidents continued to occur, highlighting the importance of driver awareness and individual responsibility.

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