Famagusta: Drunk driver on the streets, five times above the allowed limit

According to an announcement by the Police, last night, the members of the Famagusta Traffic Police located and put off the road, a 42-year-old driver, who after an alcohol test was found to have alcohol in her body five times above the allowed limit.

Specifically, around 8.15 pm, on a road in the province of Famagusta, the members of the Traffic Police stopped for control, a car driven by a 42-year-old woman. The driver underwent a preliminary alcohol test, with a positive result.

He then underwent a final alcohol test, with a lower reading of 119μg% instead of 22μg%, which is the permissible limit.

A case was filed against the 42-year-old, to appear in Court.

The Famagusta Traffic Police is investigating the case.

According to a police announcement, driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most serious traffic violations, as it is among the leading causes of serious and deadly traffic collisions. Drinking alcohol before driving can reduce the driver's ability to perceive and at the same time increase his reaction time, with the result that this driver is a source of danger, both for himself and for others. road users.

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