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Cyberabad Traffic Police Apprehend 80 in Weekend Drunk-Driving Drive
Cyberabad Traffic Police checked drivers for alcohol over the weekend.
They apprehended 80 people suspected of drunk driving.
Most of those listed were people riding motorcycles.
The reported breakdown also included three three-wheeler riders and 14 car drivers.
The drivers had different levels of alcohol in their blood.
All of them will be taken before a court.
Police warned that drunk driving is dangerous and a fatal crash can lead to serious criminal charges.
They said Section 105 allows up to 10 years in prison and a fine in such cases.
Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended 80 motorists during a special weekend drunk-driving enforcement drive.
The reported vehicle breakdown included 62 bikers, three three-wheeler riders and 14 car drivers.
BAC readings ranged from 36 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml among the offenders.
All apprehended motorists will be produced before the concerned court, police said.
Police warned that fatal accidents involving intoxicated drivers may lead to charges under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, carrying up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine.
- Who
- Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended 80 motorists; Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police G Narender provided the warning.
- What
- A special weekend drunk-driving enforcement drive resulted in 80 apprehensions.
- Where
- The drive was conducted by Cyberabad Traffic Police in the Cyberabad area of Hyderabad.
- When
- Over the weekend; the article does not provide specific dates.
- Why
- To enforce laws against driving under the influence of alcohol and deter fatal accidents caused by intoxicated drivers.
Key facts
- Motorists apprehended
- 80
- Reported vehicle breakdown
- 62 bikers, three three-wheeler riders and 14 car drivers; these listed figures total 79, although the article reports 80 offenders.
- BAC range
- 36 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml
- Court action
- All offenders will be produced before the concerned court.
- Potential charge
- Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder if an intoxicated driver causes a fatal accident.
- Maximum punishment
- Up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine.
- Previous week’s court outcomes
- 142 drunken-driving cases were disposed; 12 people received fines and jail terms, while 130 received fines only.
Quotes
G Narender
Cyberabad Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic Admin
“If anyone is found to be driving in an inebriated condition and causes a fatal accident, such individuals will be booked under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder).”
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