Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehend 282 drunk-driving offenders during weekend drive

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (TNT): Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended 282 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol during a special drunk-driving enforcement drive conducted over the weekend.

According to ADCP Traffic Administration G Narender, the offenders included 233 two-wheeler riders, 11 three-wheeler drivers, 36 four-wheeler drivers and two heavy vehicle drivers.

Of the total offenders, 232 recorded Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels between 36 and 200 mg/100 ml, while 39 had levels between 201 and 300 mg/100 ml.

Another 11 motorists recorded BAC levels ranging from 301 to 550 mg/100 ml.

All the apprehended offenders will be produced before the court for necessary legal action.

Cyberabad Traffic Police warned that drunk driving is a serious offence and said those driving under the influence of alcohol and causing fatal accidents would be booked under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, relating to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

The offence carries a maximum punishment of 10 years’ imprisonment along with a fine.

Meanwhile, during the week from November 9 to 14, a total of 185 drunk-driving cases were disposed of by the courts.

Of these, 15 offenders were sentenced to fine and imprisonment, nine were ordered to pay fines and perform social service, while 161 were imposed fines.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police appealed to motorists to refrain from driving after consuming alcohol and follow road safety rules.

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