- Special drive targets alcohol violations, two-wheeler riders dominate cases
- Offenders risk heavy fines and jail under stringent Indian law
Cyberabad, October 26: A major crackdown on drunk driving took place in Cyberabad on Saturday, October 26, with traffic police conducting a special drive and booking 457 persons found driving under the influence of alcohol.
The operation aimed to curtail the rise in alcohol-related road safety violations, focusing particular attention on two-wheeler riders, who accounted for the majority of offenders.
Out of the total offenders booked during the drive, 346 were two-wheeler riders. The focus on motorcycles and scooters reflects ongoing concerns about road safety, as two-wheelers tend to be more vulnerable in traffic incidents involving impaired drivers.
Police noted that among the violators, 24 drivers had blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) recorded between 301 mg/100 ml and 550 mg/100 ml, which is far beyond the legal limit.
BAC measures the quantity of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream and is expressed in grams per deciliter (g/dL). In India, the law mandates a strict maximum BAC limit of 0.03% (30 mg/dL) for all drivers.
Any reading above this threshold constitutes an offense under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Cyberabad traffic authorities reminded citizens that exceeding this limit may result in being charged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
All individuals booked for drunk driving face the risk of fines, imprisonment, or both. The law prescribes a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment along with monetary penalties for repeat or serious violations. Police authorities reiterated their warning that law enforcement will continue robust checks and enforcement action against drunk driving to enhance road safety.
This large-scale drive reflects growing vigilance by Cyberabad authorities against reckless driving and the social consequences of alcohol abuse on the city’s roads. Police have asked residents to comply with the law and help make Hyderabad’s streets safer for all.
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