Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — More than two years after its unanimous approval by the Quintana Roo Congress, the so-called “Brahms Law,” which toughens penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, remains unpublished in the Official Gazette, keeping its application in suspense.
The reform proposes changing the penalty for drunk driving from a simple fine to a prison sentence, considering that intoxicated drivers represent a serious danger to others and themselves. The objective is to protect both citizens and tourists, taking as a reference international tourist destinations where driving under the influence of alcohol is penalized with immediate deprivation of liberty.
The delay in publication has generated criticism, especially from business organizations that warn about possible abuses or extortion by police authorities. The Secretary of Government has indicated that the reform is being “reviewed,” although it has not been vetoed or officially published.
The issue regained relevance after an accident that occurred last September in Cancún, where a drunk driver caused the death of seven people, reinforcing calls from legislators and citizens for the Brahms Law to enter into force as soon as possible and prevent similar tragedies.
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