News update - During a press conference held on Monday 16th December, Monaco’s Minister of State Didier Guillaume has expressed his frustration at the recent problem of reckless and drunk driving in the Principality. Monday's conference was held following the news of two road accidents at the weekend, as reported on Riviera Radio this morning. “We are angry. That’s enough. Stop. It can’t go on like this,” he said, surrounded by senior officials, including Director of Judicial Services Samuel Vuelta Simon. “After a horrible year in 2023 with major accidents and many deaths, we find ourselves, this past weekend, a week before Christmas and before New Year’s Eve, with two serious accidents that could have been much more serious.” The Minister said that Monaco would no longer tolerate such behavior, declaring, “Monaco will not be a playground for drunk drivers in search of a thrill, to impress girls in their car. It is just not possible.”
The minister of state announced several immediate and long-term measures in the fight against dangerous driving. From January, the government plans to pass a legislation allowing for random alcohol and speed checks. There will also be Increased police controls, starting immediately, and radars will be set up in all tunnels in Monaco to monitor speeding. In addition an advertising campaign will be rolled out this week, designed to “shock” and raise awareness about the dangers of drink driving.
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