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Nghe An Provincial Police have established a special task force to handle violations related to alcohol levels while driving.

Phan Tuyet - Vuong Linh • August 25, 2024 17:50

The Nghe An Provincial Police have established a special task force, along with traffic police forces throughout the province, to simultaneously conduct patrols, inspections, and handle cases of drunk driving.

This content aims to implement Prime Minister's Directive No. 81/CĐ-TTg dated August 20, 2024, on ensuring traffic safety during the National Day holiday on September 2nd and the peak month for traffic safety for students going to school.

z5765340800909_d3c5fc708cae9e7a8ab230f6e6acc405(1).jpg — A special task force sets up a checkpoint to check for alcohol levels. Photo: Phan Tuyet

From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM on August 24, 2024, at the traffic checkpoint on Le Nin Street in Vinh City, hundreds of cars and motorbikes were stopped for inspection by a special task force of the Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police.

z5765340733078_6fc524cfe14af0f6bad40db8dd4bdcfa(1).jpg — The special task force conducts alcohol level checks on vehicle drivers. Photo: Vuong Linh

During the inspection, the special task force temporarily seized 10 motorcycles. Most of the owners of these vehicles were found to have violated regulations regarding blood alcohol levels.

Strict penalties will be imposed on those who violate alcohol limits while driving. Photo: Phan Tuyet

Instead of complying with the order to stop and be inspected, some drivers accelerated, swerved, and made U-turns to escape the checkpoint.

However, just a few minutes later, those who tried to flee were intercepted by traffic police, who then checked and dealt with them.

All violations were dealt with strictly by the authorities. Photo: Phan Tuyet

In just one night on the first day of the operation, the Special Task Force and the Traffic Police of Vinh City Police Department issued citations to 13 individuals for drunk driving and temporarily seized 13 motorcycles.

z5765340789970_57149251dd5638be2ea104d4bedba938(1).jpg — Nghe An police are intensifying alcohol testing efforts, aiming to cultivate the habit and culture of "If you've drunk alcohol, don't drive" in the public's consciousness. Photo: Vuong Linh

With a spirit of upholding the rule of law, without any forbidden areas or exceptions, the Nghe An Provincial Police are determined to strictly handle cases of drunk driving. This aims to cultivate the habit and culture of "If you drink alcohol, don't drive" in the public's consciousness.

Phan Tuyet - Vuong Linh