Over 230 motorists caught for drunk driving across four commissionerates in Hyderabad

As many as 218 motorists were caught for drunk driving during special checks conducted by Hyderabad and Cyberabad traffic police, while another 20 offenders were apprehended in separate drives in Malkajgiri and Future City commissionerates.

Hyderabad Traffic Police accounted for the highest number, catching 129 motorists during a two-day special drive on September 18 and 19. Two-wheelers dominated the violations, with 101 riders caught, apart from 10 three-wheeler and 18 four-wheeler and other vehicle drivers.

Three motorists recorded Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels above 300, while 24 others recorded readings above 150. The largest group, comprising 59 motorists, recorded BAC levels between 51 and 100.

Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended another 80 motorists during its weekend drive, including 62 two-wheeler riders, two three-wheeler drivers and 16 four-wheeler drivers.