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Over 700 Nabbed for Drunk Driving in Hyderabad and Cyberabad Weekend Drive

Hyderabad and Cyberabad traffic police conducted a special weekend drive against drunken driving, catching over 700 offenders. In Hyderabad, 445 drivers were caught, mostly two-wheeler riders, with BAC levels up to 300 mg/100 ml. Cyberabad nabbed 283 offenders, including 8 heavy vehicle drivers, with BAC levels reaching 550 mg/100 ml. Authorities warned of zero tolerance, with offenders facing court action and possible 10-year imprisonment for fatal accidents.

Key Points: 700+ Caught Drunk Driving in Hyderabad, Cyberabad

  • 445 drivers caught in Hyderabad
  • 283 offenders caught in Cyberabad
  • Two-wheeler riders dominate offenders list
  • BAC levels ranged from 30 to 550 mg/100 ml
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Over 700 caught for drunken driving in Hyderabad, Cyberabad

Hyderabad and Cyberabad traffic police caught over 700 drunk drivers in a weekend drive. Offenders face strict action including court appearance and possible jail.

"There will be zero tolerance for drunk and drive violations, and this special drive will continue. - Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic)"

Hyderabad, May 3

More than 700 drivers have been caught driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the weekend special drive by the traffic police under the limits of the Hyderabad and Cyberabad police commissionerates.

As many as 445 drivers were caught by Hyderabad Traffic Police, while 283 offenders were apprehended in Cyberabad.

Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a two-day special drive on May 1 and 2 against drunken driving to ensure road safety.

During the special drive, a total of 445 drivers were caught driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol. Of them, 371 were two-wheeler riders, 26 were three-wheeler riders, and 48 were four-wheeler and other vehicle drivers.

Offenders were categorised based on their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels. According to the Joint Commissioner of Police (traffic), the BAC level was found to be 30-50 mg/100 ml in 99 cases, 51-100 in 173 cases, 101-150 in 100 cases, 151-200 in 42 cases, 201-250 in 11 cases, 251-300 in 12 cases and 300 above in eight cases.

There will be zero tolerance for drunk and drive violations, and this special drive will continue. Commuters are requested to cooperate with Hyderabad Traffic Police, the Joint Commissioner of Police said.

Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted a special drunk driving enforcement drive over the weekend, resulting in the apprehension of 283 offenders.

Traffic police said 227 offenders were driving two-wheelers, nine three-wheelers, 39 four-wheelers, and eight heavy vehicles.

As many as 222 offenders had BAC levels ranging from 36 mg/100 ml to 200 mg/100 ml, 33 offenders had BAC levels ranging from 201 mg/100 ml to 300 mg/100 ml, and 28 offenders had BAC levels ranging from 301 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml.

All the offenders will be produced before the court, said Additional Commissioner of Police, G. Hanmantha Rao.

Cyberabad Police reiterated that driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence. 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). The maximum punishment under this section is 10 years of imprisonment along with a fine.

In the last week (April 27 to May 2), a total of 160 drunk driving cases were disposed of in the courts.

The courts ordered 12 people to pay a fine and do social service. Only a fine was imposed on 148 persons.

- IANS

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Aditya G
Great to see enforcement, but let's be real - if fines are low, people will just treat it as a cost of partying. Make the penalties really hurt, like impound the vehicle for a month. Then we'll see change.
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Nisha Z
Why are so many two-wheeler riders being caught? 371 out of 445 in Hyderabad alone! 🏍️ Bikers need to understand that getting drunk and riding is just as dangerous as driving a car. One fall and it's game over. Stay safe, wear helmets, stay sober.
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Michael C
As someone who lost a friend to a drunk driver, this makes me both relieved and angry. Relieved that police are finally acting, angry that it took so long. Hope they catch many more and that courts are strict with punishments. Zero tolerance is the only way. 🙏
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Kavya N
Good work by Hyderabad and Cyberabad police, but I wonder if this is just a weekend thing. What about Tuesday to Thursday? Many people drink on weekdays too. Also, 160 cases disposed in a week shows courts are acting fast - that's positive!
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Sarah B
The BAC levels are shocking - 300+ in some cases! Those people shouldn't even be able to walk, let alone drive. 🚗💥 Glad they're being booked under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for fatal accidents. That 10-year punishment might actually make people think twice.

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