No more relaxation; Chandigarh Police back in action
The UT traffic police has resumed the drink and drive challan by giving two options to the drivers; either blow into the pipe linked with alcohosensor or get their blood test done.
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The drive was discontinued after the imposition of lockdown in view of Covid-19 pandemic.
Only suspects are being asked to blow into the pipe. The drive was resumed on November 7.
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SSP (Traffic) Manoj Kumar Meena said, “We have changed the complete procedures of drunken driving test. First of all, we are not randomly checking the people. Secondly, we are giving them the option of a blood test or blowing into the pipe attached with alcohosensor. Only suspected drivers are being given the options. Pipe attached with alcohosensor is used for one time. So far, no one has preferred blood test. Chances of drunken driving always increase during festival season. So far, no one was challaned at nakas.”
DSP (traffic) S P S Sondhi said, “We are following Covid-19 protocol very strictly. Nakas are for deterring the people from drunken driving. The nakas will be put up continuously in the coming days.”
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Drink and drive is a punishable offence under Section 185 of the Amended Motor Vehicle Act, 2019 with six years imprisonment and fine or with both. The fine starts from Rs. 10,000.
-PTC News
