World · South & Central Asia · 6 hrs ago
578 motorists caught driving under the influence in Hyderabad drive
Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 578 motorists driving under the influence in a special enforcement drive on November 6 and 7.
The drive covered two-wheelers, three-wheelers and other vehicles in Hyderabad.
Two-wheeler riders made up nearly 86% of those caught.
The police also recorded motorists’ blood alcohol concentration levels, with readings ranging from 30 to above 300.
The high share of two-wheeler riders stood out in the results.
Driving after drinking puts motorists and others on the road at risk.
Police say special checks will continue and that they will maintain zero tolerance for drunken driving.
Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 578 motorists driving under the influence of alcohol during a two-day enforcement drive.
The drive took place on November 6 and 7.
Two-wheeler riders made up 495 of those caught, nearly 86% of the total.
The police said they would continue special enforcement drives and maintain zero tolerance towards drunken driving.
- Who
- Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 578 motorists.
- What
- They were caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
- When
- November 6 and 7.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- The police conducted a special enforcement drive and urged motorists not to drive after consuming alcohol.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a two-day special enforcement drive and caught 578 motorists driving under the influence.
Hyderabad Traffic Police said it would continue special enforcement drives.
- Motorists caught
- 578
- Drive dates
- November 6 and 7
- Two-wheeler riders
- 495
- Three-wheelers
- 28
- Four-wheelers and other vehicles
- 55
What people are saying
maintain zero tolerance towards drunken driving
refrain from driving after consuming alcohol