Cyberabad Police | Hyderabad, Nov. 1: Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 205 motorists for drunk driving during a special weekend enforcement drive across the commissionerate.
According to Cyberabad Traffic ADCP (Administration) G. Narender, the offenders included 177 two-wheeler riders, eight auto-rickshaw drivers and 20 car drivers. No heavy vehicle drivers were booked.
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An analysis of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels showed that 174 motorists recorded between 36 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml.
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Another 20 motorists had BAC levels between 201 mg/100 ml and 300 mg/100 ml. The remaining 11 recorded levels between 301 mg/100 ml and 550 mg/100 ml.
Police said all 205 offenders would be produced before the court for legal proceedings.
Officials warned that drunk driving was a serious offence. Motorists causing fatal accidents while intoxicated could face charges under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The provision deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. It carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison, along with a fine.
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Meanwhile, courts disposed of 289 drunk-driving cases between October 26 and 31.
Of these, 26 motorists received fines and imprisonment. Two were ordered to pay fines and perform social service. The remaining 261 were imposed fines, traffic police officials said.
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