On One Weekend, Nearly 1,000 Apprehended For Drunk Driving In Hyderabad

HYDERABAD-As many as 983 people have been caught for driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the special weekend drive in the limits of Hyderabad and Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, police said on November 30.

While 552 drivers were apprehended during the two-day drive in Hyderabad, the Cyberabad traffic police caught 431 offenders. Of them, 438 were two-wheeler riders, 45 were three-wheeler drivers, and 69 were four-wheeler and other vehicle drivers.

Hyderabad traffic police conducted a two-day special drive on November 28 and 29 against drunken driving to ensure road safety.

Offenders were categorized based on their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels. A total of 127 offenders had BAC levels ranging from 35 mg/100 ml to 50 mg/100 ml. The police registered 212 cases for BAC levels ranging from 51 to 100, 112 cases for 101-150, and 64 cases for BAC levels ranging from 151-200. Nineteen offenders were found to have BAC levels ranging from 201 to 250, eight had BAC levels of 251-300, and 10 others were booked for BAC levels above 300. Police said there will be zero tolerance for drunk driving violations, and this special drive will continue.  (IANS)