Cancún Citizens Monitor Breathalyzer Tests for Compliance

A minimum of six organizations have shown interest in acting as civilian monitors for breathalyzer tests, once the regulations are approved. The operations are expected to begin during Holy Week, with the aim of ensuring they adhere to standards and prevent any human rights violations.

Edgar Mora Ucan, the director of Human Rights and Priority Groups of the Benito Juarez City Council, stated that four organizations have specifically sought accreditation for their involvement in human rights work. Their role will be to supervise the operations, ensuring they adhere to the rules and that traffic officers treat all individuals fairly, regardless of the situation.

"The goal is to reassure citizens that the process is being conducted in accordance with the law," Ucan explained. "Once all regulations and guidelines are authorized, we will inform the public about the process and encourage more people to participate in these operations."

Ucan emphasized that while the focus should be on prevention to avoid difficult situations for drivers and others, it's also important to convey this message through forums and academic institutions. These institutions have shown a willingness to participate and stress the importance of prevention.

The official added that while there will be legal procedures in place for the operations, prevention will always be the most effective approach. The amendments to the regulation will decrease the maximum allowable level of alcohol in exhaled air from 0.4 to 0.25 points, and the blood limit will be 0.5. For motorcyclists, the limits will be 0.1 points in the air and 0.02 in the blood. Public transport drivers will not be permitted any level of alcohol.