Hyderabad, March 7 -- Traffic police detained an ambulance driver for drunk driving during a special drive against ambulance misuse on Friday, March 7, under Panjagutta limits.

The driver has been identified as Hafeez. He had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 120 mg, well above the legal limit.

Police seized the ambulance and registered a case.

Drunk driving is a punishable offence under Section 185 of the MV Act, with penalties including a fine of up to Rs. 10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat offenders face the suspension of their driving licenses for a minimum of three months or permanently.

The Hyderabad traffic police emphasized the dangers of drunk driving, pointing out that alcohol impairs vision, reduce...