Drunk Jimena driver sentenced in Jerez

Avda. Alcalde Álvaro Domecq, Jerez

Police had to transport confiscated vehicle with driver aboard because of 'the state he was in'

JEREZ (Agencies) A 41 year old resident of Jimena answering to the initials J.B.Z., was yesterday sentenced to a €1,100 fine plus a year and three months' suspension of his driving licence because of an incident that happened on April 2 last year, during a motorbike rally in that town. His erratic behaviour on a three-wheeler drew the attention of the police on Jerez's main avenue, Álvaro Domecq. The police report says he was "not wearing a helmet, lifting the vehicle's front wheel off the ground and accelerating unnecessarily." When he was stopped, they "observed evident signs of heavy drinking." The breathalyzer registered 0.75 mg of alcohol per litre of blood (legal limit: 0.25). The three-wheeled motorbike had to be was confiscated and had to be taken away with the driver still on board because of "the state of drunkenness he was in," according to one police witness.

Municipalities look to fines as cash cows

JEREZ The municipality of Jerez has just given notice that it is prepared to lower costs without lowering income. One of the ways it is proposing to do this particular bit of financial gymnastics is via fines. Although the report mentions only traffic fines, we would bet on them and every other municipality in deep doo-doo, finding a way of fining us for everything from painting a tiny spot on the house without a licence to following one as we walk the dog (did he pick it up?). In other words -and we are getting increasingly cynical- we are warned. Needless to say, there are other moves from the Government after today's Cabinet meeting (held usually on Friday but tom tomorrow's a national holiday).

60 Jimena residents visit Real Escuela Ecuestre in Jerez

(Press release) The traditional Spring visit to the Real Escuela Ecuestre in Jerez took place on Saturday. Some 60 people from Jimena, Los Ángeles and Tesorillo got to see the magnificent riding display for free. The municipal delegation for Los Ángeles, who organized the expedition has publicly thanked the riding school's director, Francisco Reina, for making it possible for a fifth consecutive year. Reports tell us that the day out was much enjoyed by all.