#Videocrux - Brazil cracks down on drunken drivers
Brazil cracks down on drunken drivers Almost 40,000 people die on the road in Brazil. The government has launched a campaign which allows drivers to have no alcohol in their system when driving. There are frequent checkpoints with victims of car accidents on prominent display.
Victim of drunken driving creating awareness Jonas Licurgo, military police officer says "If it were not for my family, I would have committed suicide. I've even asked friends to kill me. I thought my life was over."
Jonas Licurgo an example for drunk drivers "When I tell my story, I'm sure that it makes people think. They see themselves in me. It definitely sets an example for people who aren't already aware of the dangers." says Jonas
Anti-drunk driving program launched in 2008
"Laws need to be strictly implemented" Carlos Alberto, coordinator of the anti-drunk driving program ‘Lei Seca’ says “If laws aren't followed by concrete action, as is the case in Rio, nothing changes. Just writing the law is nothing by itself"