Marbella police carry out preventive controls on alcohol, drugs and motorcycles

Marbella local police officers have been carrying out a new set of preventive controls in the La Campana district to reinforce road safety throughout the city and support safer conditions for all road users.

Alcohol and drug testing operation

Police officers joined forces with the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) for a campaign focused on alcohol and drug detection. Their main objective centred on finding drivers who could endanger everyone using the roads. Recent national data puts the problem into context. Civil Guard traffic officers completed 144,346 drug tests in 2025. This total exceeds the 122,938 tests from 2024 and represents the highest number since 2021. Sanctions with loss of points, reached 70,717 drivers last year for drug driving. The figure increased by 6,403 from the year before.

Motorcycle and moped inspections

Officers carried out specific inspections on motorcycles and mopeds during the controls. Teams verified that vehicles met all technical requirements and followed current regulations fully. Extra attention went to unauthorised modifications, exhaust systems and further components which might compromise safety or generate complaints from locals. These actions help ensure greater safety for every person on the roads in the district.

Alcohol controls and safety research

Alcohol test numbers climbed in recent years to more than six million checks in 2025. Year-on-year comparisons prove difficult following changes in recording methods. Research from Valencia University indicates accident risk can triple even at alcohol levels of 0.5 grams per litre or less. Traffic authorities maintain action on several fronts at once. Surveillance campaigns run continuously together with regulatory updates and education initiatives aimed at drivers. These measures operate under the Safe System framework set out in the 2030 Road Safety Strategy. Sustained reductions in road accidents and their impacts form the central purpose.

Marbella police dedication to road safety

Preventive operations of this kind demonstrate the ongoing commitment from Marbella police to safer mobility for residents and visitors. They promote rule compliance and help reduce local road accidents. Responsible driving continues to save lives in towns across the country.