During the control, 772 drivers were breathalysed, and alcohol was detected in 61 drivers. Of these, 14 drivers committed the criminal offence of “reckless driving of a motor vehicle”, pursuant to Article 297-a of the Criminal Code, as their blood alcohol concentration was found to exceed 1.50‰.
As part of the control, 58 drivers had their driving licences confiscated, while two motor vehicles were also seized pursuant to Article 300-b of the Criminal Code.
Additionally, 125 other traffic violations were recorded.
Appropriate measures were taken against all drivers found to have committed misdemeanours or criminal offences, in accordance with the law.
The Ministry of Interior will continue conducting action controls and appeals to drivers not to operate vehicles under the influence of alcohol. Driving under the influence of alcohol seriously jeopardises road safety and can have severe consequences for the lives and health of all road users.