Drunk Driving in Hyderabad: 928 cases reported in 7 days, youth top offenders

Hyderabad: In a focused enforcement drive against drunk driving, the Hyderabad Traffic Police booked as many as 928 motorists between June 7 and June 13.

The data reveals a concerning trend: young male two-wheeler riders are the most frequent violators. The majority of those booked were in the 21–30 age group, accounting for over 42 percent of the total cases.

Notably, no women or minors below 18 were found violating during this period.

Vehicle-type wise cases:

Two-wheelers: 805

Three-wheelers: 44

Four-wheelers: 79

Heavy vehicles: 0

Age-wise breakdown:

Below 18 years: 0

18–20 years: 20

21–30 years: 394

31–40 years: 290

41–50 years: 158

51–60 years: 58

61 & above: 8

Gender-Wise:

Male: 928

Female: 0

Other: 0

BAC Levels (Blood Alcohol Concentration):

30–50 mg/dL: 209 cases

51–100 mg/dL: 419 cases

101–150 mg/dL: 175 cases

151–200 mg/dL: 71 cases

201–250 mg/dL: 28 cases

251–300 mg/dL: 13 cases

Above 300 mg/dL: 13 cases

The highest number of cases — 419 — were booked in the 51–100 mg/dL BAC range, indicating consumption just above the permissible limit.

Police Advisory:

A senior traffic official reiterated the department’s commitment to road safety and warned against the risks of impaired driving. “Drunk driving is a major threat to public safety. We urge citizens to act responsibly — drive safe, party later, and live longer,” the official said.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced that surprise checks will continue in high-risk areas as part of their zero-tolerance approach toward violations.