948 residents of nizhny novgorod once again sat behind the wheel drunk and can go to prison

Since the beginning of the year, employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Nizhny Novgorod region have brought to justice 7,221 drivers with signs of intoxication.

In 6,096 people, the state of intoxication was confirmed, and 2,954 drivers refused to be examined. Another 948 people were drunk again, already deprived of their rights, and now face criminal liability.

For drunk driving and refusal of medical examination, a fine of 45 thousand rubles and deprivation of rights for a period of one and a half to two years are provided. For repeated violation, criminal liability is possible - up to imprisonment and confiscation of the car.