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Hyderabad, Cyberabad Police Book 665 Drunk Drivers
Traffic police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad held a special checking drive for people suspected of driving after drinking alcohol.
They booked 665 motorists in total.
Hyderabad accounted for 404 of these cases, while Cyberabad accounted for 261.
Most of the offenders were riding two-wheelers.
Police also caught drivers of three-wheelers, cars, and heavy vehicles.
In Hyderabad, 179 people had alcohol readings between 51 and 100 mg/100 ml.
Some drivers had much higher readings, including five in Hyderabad with levels above 300 mg/100 ml.
Police said they would continue enforcing rules against drunken driving.
In Cyberabad, courts disposed of 232 earlier cases, mostly by imposing fines.
Hyderabad and Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 665 motorists during a special weekend enforcement drive.
Hyderabad accounted for 404 cases, including 352 two-wheelers, 30 three-wheelers, and 22 four-wheelers or other vehicles.
Cyberabad recorded 261 cases involving 215 two-wheelers, five three-wheelers, 38 four-wheelers, and three heavy vehicles.
In Hyderabad, the largest BAC group was 179 motorists with readings of 51-100 mg/100 ml.
Cyberabad courts disposed of 232 drunken-driving cases from August 17 to 22, with most offenders receiving fines.
- Who
- Hyderabad and Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 665 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol.
- What
- Police conducted a special weekend drunken-driving enforcement drive.
- Where
- Hyderabad and Cyberabad.
- When
- The Hyderabad drive took place on August 21 and 22; Cyberabad courts disposed of cases between August 17 and 22.
- Why
- To enforce road-safety rules and deter drunken driving.
Key facts
- Total motorists booked
- 665 across Hyderabad and Cyberabad
- Hyderabad cases
- 404
- Cyberabad cases
- 261
- Hyderabad vehicle breakdown
- 352 two-wheelers, 30 three-wheelers, and 22 four-wheelers or other vehicles
- Cyberabad vehicle breakdown
- 215 two-wheelers, five three-wheelers, 38 four-wheelers, and three heavy vehicles
- Highest Hyderabad BAC group
- 179 cases between 51 and 100 mg/100 ml
- Cyberabad court disposals
- 232 cases between August 17 and 22; 226 offenders were fined and six received fines and social service
- Enforcement policy
- Hyderabad Traffic Police said there would be zero tolerance toward drunken-driving violations
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