Drunk Rider Fined Rs 10,000, Licence Suspended for Three Months
Police registered a case and produced him before the II Class Judicial Magistrate Court, Penukonda.
Anantapur: A Penukonda court has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on a 50-year-old man for riding a two-wheeler under the influence of alcohol. The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Hindupur, also suspended his driving licence for three months.
According to Penukonda police, special drunk-and-drive checks were conducted within the police station limits on Monday night.
During the drive, A. Venkatesh, a resident of Sriramulayya Colony in Penukonda town, was found riding a two-wheeler after consuming alcohol. Police registered a case and produced him before the II Class Judicial Magistrate Court, Penukonda.
The court found him guilty and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000. Based on the court’s order, the RTO, Hindupur, suspended his driving licence for three months.
Police said strict action would continue against those driving under the influence of alcohol, warning that drunken driving endangers lives and can lead to serious accidents. They added that, apart from fines and court punishment, offenders could also face suspension or cancellation of their driving licences.
