Operation Padroeira records three deaths and nine injured in highways of Ponta Grossa region

Operation Patron of Brazil 2026 ended with three deaths and nine people injured in nine traffic accidents registered on state highways served by the 5th Company of the Road Police Battalion (BPRv), in the region of Ponta Grossa. The regional balance sheet also points to 242 infringement acts during the holiday period.

According to the data released by the corporation, the balance sheet of the 5th Company considers the actions carried out between October 9 and 13. During this period, teams traveled 3,068 kilometers in patrol and surveillance actions.

In all, 88 vehicles were inspected and eight needed to be removed. The police also conducted 64 tests of the ethylometer.

Supervision identifies cases of drunkenness

Among the infractions related to alcohol consumption, two drivers were found to have an index greater than 0.04 mg/L. Another driver was notified after refusing to perform the ethanol test.

There was also an auction involving a driver without the toxicological examination required by the legislation.

During Operation Patron of Brazil 2026, one person was arrested for drunkenness at the wheel in the area served by the 5th Company.

Electronic supervision was also highlighted. According to the balance sheet, 270 radar images were recorded during the operation.

Paraná had more than 2,700 infringements

In the state balance sheet, the BPRv reported that it intensified the actions on the state highways between October 9 and 12 due to the increase in movement caused by the holiday of Nossa Senhora Aparecida.

Across the Paraná, 2,738 traffic offences were filed.

Among the irregularities identified, 17 drivers were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and another 40 refused to perform the ethanol test.

According to the BPRv, six drivers were arrested for drunk driving. 41 were caught driving without a license.

The non-use of the seat belt also drew attention during the inspection: there were 332 infringement acts involving drivers or passengers without the mandatory equipment.

Rain marked operation in the region

In the 5th Company area, the period was also marked by rainy weather, a condition that requires even greater attention from drivers due to the reduction in visibility and grip of the tires to the pavement.

The BPRv stressed that the inspections follow permanently on state highways and highlighted the importance of compliance with traffic rules to reduce accidents and preserve lives.

 

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