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Hyderabad, Cyberabad Weekend DUI Drives Net 867 Offenders

Police vow continued zero‑tolerance checks under laws that allow up to 10‑year terms when intoxication causes a fatality.

Overview

  • Hyderabad traffic police reported 460 motorists caught in a two‑day operation on December 12–13, including 350 two‑wheeler riders, 25 three‑wheeler drivers and 85 drivers of four‑wheelers or other vehicles.
  • In Cyberabad, 407 offenders were booked across the commissionerate, with violations dominated by two‑wheelers and an age profile led by 21–30 year olds followed by those 31–40.
  • BAC readings in Cyberabad showed 354 offenders between 35–200 mg/100 ml, 31 between 201–300, and 22 at 301–550, while Hyderabad logged cases across similar bands with four above 300.
  • Courts disposed of 385 drunk‑driving cases from December 8–13, issuing a mix of outcomes that included fines, jail plus fine, and fine with social service.
  • Authorities said offenders will be produced before court and urged public cooperation as the special enforcement drives continue under a stated zero‑tolerance approach.