Hyderabad: Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended 320 motorists during a special drunk driving drive over the weekend. Police booked all 320 offenders and will produce them before the court.
The enforcement drive covered two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and heavy vehicles. Police registered cases against 265 two-wheelers, 16 three-wheelers, 38 four-wheelers and one heavy vehicle.
Officials also recorded the offenders’ blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. The figures highlight the range of alcohol levels detected during the weekend operation.
Cyberabad Police Report BAC Levels of 320 Offenders
Of the 320 offenders, 266 recorded BAC levels between 36 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml. Another 38 motorists had levels ranging from 201 mg/100 ml to 300 mg/100 ml.
Police found that 16 offenders recorded BAC levels between 301 mg/100 ml and 550 mg/100 ml. These figures formed part of the traffic police’s enforcement report.
Cyberabad Traffic Police reiterated that drunk driving poses a serious risk to road users. The department urged motorists to avoid driving after consuming alcohol.
Drunk Driving Can Lead to Serious Legal Consequences
Cyberabad Police warned motorists about the legal consequences of drunk driving. A person who drives under the influence and causes a fatal accident may face serious criminal charges.
Police cited Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. This section deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. It provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine in applicable cases.
The exact charge and punishment depend on the circumstances and the court’s findings. Motorists should never assume that drunk driving carries only a traffic fine.
Courts Dispose of 196 Drunk Driving Cases
Courts disposed of 196 drunk driving cases between October 12 and 17. Of these, five cases resulted in both a fine and social service. The courts imposed fines alone in the remaining 191 cases.
These outcomes highlight the continued legal action against drunk driving in the Cyberabad police commissionerate. Traffic police continue to conduct enforcement drives to deter motorists from driving after consuming alcohol.
Cyberabad Traffic Police has urged motorists to follow traffic rules and make responsible travel choices. People who consume alcohol should use a designated driver or arrange alternative transport.
The department’s message remains clear: driving under the influence endangers lives and can lead to serious legal consequences.