February 15, 2018
Borja Martín
5 urgent measures proposed by the Civil Guard to reduce accidents
The Unified Association of the Civil Guard (AUGC) has recently expressed its desire to meet with the current Director General of Traffic, Gregorio Serrano. The objective of this meeting would be to propose a series of measures aimed at reducing road accidents. These proposals stem from the experience accumulated throughout their years of service and do not represent a significant increase in public spending. 1. Increase the number of Civil Guard officers on the roads: The number of traffic officers has been decreasing year after year since the end of 2011. Currently, the AUGC has 8,500 officers, compared to 9,600 in 2011. 2. Rotation of checkpoint locations: The officers responsible for conducting breathalyzer tests are demanding greater mobility and flexibility in choosing the locations of these checkpoints. Since drivers are currently constantly informed of checkpoints thanks to the use of messaging services. 3- More speed cameras in accident-prone areas: The AUGC (Association of Civil Guard Officers) proposes increasing the use of mobile speed cameras in areas with the highest accident rates. They also request that mobile speed cameras be clearly marked and that speeding violation notifications be instantaneous. In this way, the AUGC argues, a greater deterrent effect will be achieved. 4- Review of the Civil Guard's equipment: The AUGC points out that many patrol cars are obsolete, that the computer systems used are outdated, and that the equipment is of poor quality. This negatively impacts the officers' response time. 5. Protocols for dealing with loose animals on the road: Accidents caused by loose animals on the roads are becoming increasingly common. The Traffic Division of the Civil Guard, represented by the AUGC (Association of Civil Guard Officers), is requesting a protocol to regulate the collection of these animals. They also request that this protocol be signed by all the autonomous communities.
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