As many as 737 motorists were caught driving under the influence of alcohol during special enforcement drives conducted by the Hyderabad and Cyberabad Traffic Police over the weekend, with two-wheeler riders accounting for the majority of violations.
According to figures released on Sunday (October 18), the Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 417 motorists during the two-day drive conducted on October 16 and 17, while the Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended another 320 offenders during their weekend checks.
In Hyderabad, 353 of those caught were two-wheeler riders, followed by 39 drivers of four-wheelers and other vehicles, and 25 three-wheeler drivers.
An analysis of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels revealed that 192 motorists recorded readings between 51 and 100 mg/100 ml, while 91 recorded between 30 and 50 mg/100 ml. Another 71 motorists registered readings between 101 and 150 mg/100 ml, and 45 between 151 and 200 mg/100 ml.
Nine motorists recorded BAC levels between 201 and 250 mg/100 ml, five between 251 and 300 mg/100 ml, while four registered readings exceeding 300 mg/100 ml.
In Cyberabad, 265 two-wheeler riders, 38 four-wheeler drivers, 16 three-wheeler drivers and one heavy vehicle driver were caught.
Of these, 266 offenders recorded BAC levels between 36 and 200 mg/100 ml, while 38 registered between 201 and 300 mg/100 ml. Another 16 motorists recorded particularly high readings ranging from 301 to 550 mg/100 ml.
Cyberabad Traffic Police said all 320 offenders would be produced before the court.
Meanwhile, between October 12 and 17, courts disposed of 196 drunk driving cases in Cyberabad. Of these, 191 offenders were fined, while five were awarded fines along with community service. No offender was sentenced to imprisonment during the period.
Police warned that motorists involved in fatal accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol could face charges under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years along with a fine.
Both commissionerates reiterated that special enforcement drives against drunk driving would continue.
Published - October 18, 2026 08:50 pm IST