Hyderabad: In a determined bid to curb road accidents, the Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a two-day special drive against drunken driving on January 9 and 10. The campaign resulted in the apprehension of 404 drivers for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol.
Out of the total, 349 offenders were riding two-wheelers, 24 were operating three-wheelers, and 31 were driving four-wheelers or other vehicles. Officials measured blood alcohol content (BAC) levels during the checks and categorised the cases accordingly.
The majority of drunken driving offenders recorded BAC levels between 51 and 100 mg/dL
Of the 404 cases, 77 fell in the 30–50 mg/dL range, 151 in the 51–100 range, and 87 in the 101–150 range. Additionally, 45 drivers registered BAC levels between 151–200, 23 were in the 201–250 range, nine had readings between 251–300, and 12 drivers tested above 300 mg/dL.
The Traffic Police emphasised that they would continue the special drive and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy towards drunken driving. Authorities have urged all commuters to cooperate with traffic enforcement and avoid drinking and driving for the safety of all road users.