Cyberabad Police Book 528 for Drunk Driving Over Weekend

Quick Summary

• Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 528 individuals for drunk driving during a weekend enforcement drive.
• RC Puram recorded the highest number of cases, followed by Miyapur (65) and Gachibowli (48). Balanagar reported the lowest at 15, followed by KPHB (16) and kukatpally (18).
• Offenders predominantly used two-wheelers (391 cases), while there were 113 cases involving four-wheelers, 22 involving three-wheelers, and two heavy vehicle operators.
• Breakdown of offenders based on blood alcohol Concentration (BAC):

– BAC below 50 mg/100 ml: 93 individuals.
– BAC between 51-100 mg/100 ml: Largest group with 230 offenders.
– BAC between higher ranges up to above 301 mg/100 ml covered remaining offenders.

• Drunk drivers who cause fatal accidents will face culpable homicide charges under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,with penalties including up to a decade in prison and fines.
• Authorities urged citizens not to drink and drive for overall road safety.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The Cyberabad Traffic Police’s crackdown highlights persistent challenges in enforcing road safety laws amidst urban areas’ high traffic intensity in India. The substantial number of offenses linked to two-wheelers raises concerns about addressing vehicle owner behavior on this mobility mode’s widespread use among commuters. Strict classifications by monitoring Blood Alcohol Concentration levels reflect commitment toward transparency divers diagnosed thresholds responsibly else still bolster adequacy tracking deterrence complication-system variance explored national debates criminalization advanced provisions Section tightened implemetary::