Hyderabad Traffic Police book 380 drunk-driving cases in weekend drive
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 380 drunk-driving cases during a special enforcement drive on October 2 and 3.
The drive targeted motorists driving under the influence of alcohol. Two-wheelers made up most of the cases, with 343 motorists booked.
Police also booked 25 four-wheeler drivers and 12 three-wheeler drivers.
The traffic police carried out checks at several locations across Hyderabad. The aim was to detect drunk driving and prevent crashes linked to alcohol use.
The department shared the details on October 4 through a post on X. It also urged motorists not to drive after drinking.
Drinking and driving can cost lives, the traffic police said. It asked motorists to choose safer ways to reach home.
#HYDTPinfo
🚨 WEEKEND DRUNK & DRIVE – STRICT ENFORCEMENT 🚨
We conducted Drunk & Drive checks on 02 & 03 October 2026.🍺 380 cases booked
🏍️ 2-Wheelers: 343
🚗 4-Wheelers: 25
🛺 3-Wheelers: 12⚠️ Drinking & driving can cost lives.
Don’t drink and drive. Choose safety. Choose responsibility.
One bad decision can change many lives.
#HyderabadTraffic #DrunkAndDrive #DontDrinkAndDrive #RoadSafety #DriveSafe #StaySafe #ArriveSafe
@hydcitypolice @CPHydCity— Hyderabad Traffic Police (@HYDTP) October 4, 2026
572 cases booked Earlier
Earlier, Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 572 motorists during a two-day special drive in July.
Of these, 475 were two-wheeler riders. Police also booked 43 three-wheeler drivers and 54 drivers of four-wheelers and other vehicles.
Notably, five motorists recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels above 300 during the July drive.
Penalty for drunk driving
Under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, driving with alcohol above the prescribed limit is a punishable offence.
For a first offence, the law provides for up to six months in prison, a fine of ₹10,000, or both. For a second or later offence, the penalty can include up to two years in prison, a fine of ₹15,000, or both.
Meanwhile, traffic police have urged motorists to follow road rules. They have also asked people to avoid driving after drinking.
The department stressed that drunk driving can put the lives of other road users at risk.
