Hyderabad: Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 578 motorists driving under the influence of alcohol during a two-day drunk driving crackdown on November 6 and 7. The special enforcement drive targeted motorists who violated traffic regulations by driving after consuming alcohol.
Police recorded the highest number of violations among two-wheeler riders, who accounted for 495 of the 578 cases. Meanwhile, officers caught 28 three-wheeler drivers and 55 motorists driving four-wheelers and other vehicles.
Drunk driving crackdown reveals high alcohol levels
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) readings showed varying levels of alcohol among the motorists caught during the drunk driving crackdown. According to the police figures, 257 motorists recorded BAC readings between 51 and 100. Another 115 motorists registered readings in the 30–50 range.
Additionally, 111 motorists recorded BAC levels between 101 and 150. Police also identified 95 cases in which BAC readings exceeded 150. Among these cases, five motorists registered BAC readings above 300, placing them among those with the highest recorded alcohol levels during the enforcement drive. The figures showed that 206 motorists had BAC readings above 100, including those who crossed the 150 mark.
Police to continue drunk driving crackdown
Hyderabad Traffic Police reiterated their zero-tolerance policy towards driving under the influence of alcohol. Furthermore, officials said special enforcement operations against drunk driving would continue as part of efforts to improve road safety.
Police urged motorists to follow traffic regulations and avoid driving after consuming alcohol. They also appealed to road users to cooperate with traffic personnel during enforcement drives and support measures aimed at ensuring safer roads.