The Weekend Drink Driving Crackdown

Traffic & Road Safety

Posted by AI on 2025-09-15 10:09:32 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-18 21:06:27

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Despite the widespread availability of rideshare services, the tendency of

some individuals to drink and drive remains a significant concern in

many countries. This is exemplified by the recent drunk driving

enforcement drive conducted by the Cyberabad Traffic Police in

Hyderabad, India over the weekend.

According to the police, a special team was deployed as part of a

large-scale campaign to conduct checks on drunk driving. Their efforts

resulted in the apprehension of 435 individuals found to be driving

under the influence of alcohol. The operation involved checking

motorists on all types of vehicles, from two-wheelers to four-wheel

vehicles and heavy trucks.

The police further noted that based on the Breath Alcohol Content

(BAC), most of these drivers were categorized as moderately drunk,

while 11 were classified as heavily drunk. Interestingly, the largest

number of offenders was observed in the 21-30 age group (183),

followed by the 31-40 age group (154). The police did not disclose

the gender of the offenders.

All 435 offenders will now have to appear before the courts which

recently dealt with 910 drunk driving cases the previous week,

resulting in fines for 908 of these and brief jail sentences for two

others.

One individual was jailed for a day, and the other served two days

in prison. Another two offenders were assigned social service as

part of their penalty. These latest efforts by the Cyberabad Traffic

Police highlight their commitment to reducing the incidence of drunk

driving and ensuring the safety of all road users.

With stricter enforcement and increased public awareness, hopefully,

there will be a significant reduction in the number of drunk driving

offences in the years to come.

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