77-year-old pensioner from Vyaznikov may be imprisoned for drunk driving

In Vyazniki, a criminal case against a 77-year-old local resident accused under Part 1 of Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation was sent to court.

According to the investigation, on August 23 this year, a man who had previously been brought to administrative responsibility for drunk driving sat behind the wheel of the Toyota Avensis, owned by his partner, and went to visit a friend.

The driver was stopped by traffic police, medical examination confirmed the state of intoxication.

Now the irresponsible pensioner faces up to 2 years in prison, and the court will decide on the confiscation of the car.