Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Hyderabad Tightens Drunk Driving Checks
The Hyderabad police want to increase the fine for drunk driving to Rs.10,000, especially before New Year's Eve.
They will start special checks from December 24 to catch people driving under the influence.
The excise department has allowed bars and clubs to serve alcohol until 1 AM on December 31.
The police will also be strict about other traffic rules and will have extra teams to ensure safety.
They are asking people to use cabs or designated drivers if they plan to drink.
The excise department will also conduct raids to stop the sale of illegal liquor.
Hyderabad police proposed enhancing the drunk driving fine to Rs.10,000 ahead of New Year's Eve.
Special drives against drunk driving will start on December 24, with stringent penalties.
The excise department allowed extended liquor service hours till 1 AM on December 31 for bars and clubs.
A4 liquor shops can sell alcohol till midnight on December 31.
The police will conduct drunk driving checks at 100 locations across the city on December 31 night.
- Who
- Hyderabad Police, Excise Department, City Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar
- What
- Proposal to enhance drunk driving fine to Rs.10,000, extended liquor service hours, special drives against drunk driving
- When
- December 24 to December 31
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To ensure road safety and prevent drunk driving during the New Year celebrations
- Proposed Fine
- Rs.10,000
- Current Fine
- Rs.2,000
- Special Drives Start
- December 24
- Extended Liquor Service
- Till 1 AM on December 31
- A4 Liquor Shops
- Till Midnight on December 31
- Drunk Driving Checks
- 100 Locations on December 31
- Reporting Violations
- WhatsApp (8712661690), Helpline (9010203626)
