Cyberabad police book 119 in weekend drunk-driving drive
HYDERABAD: Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 119 motorists during a special weekend drunk-driving drive, Additional DCP Traffic (Admin) G Narender said.
Two-wheeler riders accounted for 101 of the cases. Police also booked four auto-rickshaw drivers and 14 car drivers. No heavy vehicle driver tested positive in the drive.
Most offenders record BAC levels up to 200 mg
Police recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels of up to 550 mg/100 ml among the motorists booked.
Of the 119 cases, 88 motorists recorded BAC levels between 36 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml. Another 22 recorded levels between 201 mg/100 ml and 300 mg/100 ml. Nine motorists recorded BAC levels between 301 mg/100 ml and 550 mg/100 ml.
Police will produce all the accused before the concerned court as per law.
Police warn of strict action
Cyberabad police warned motorists against driving under the influence of alcohol. They said drunk driving can lead to serious legal consequences, especially when it results in a fatal accident.
Police said a person who drives under the influence and causes a fatal accident can face a case under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The section deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
The offence carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison and a fine, police said.
115 drunk-driving cases disposed of
Courts disposed of 115 drunk-driving cases between September 28 and October 3, according to traffic police.
Of these, 109 motorists received fines. Six others received both a fine and a jail term. No person received a fine along with community service, officials said.
