In the Tula region over the weekend caught 14 drunk drivers

From 9 to 11 October, employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Tula region identified 14 drivers with signs of intoxication. Seven of them drove cars under the influence, three more got behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, without a driver's license, shared statistics with the "MK in Tula" in the press service of the Ministry.

One motorist refused to undergo a medical examination, two more refused to be checked, not having the right to drive. In addition, materials were collected against one driver to check for signs of a crime due to a repeated violation.

For driving while intoxicated, a fine of 45 thousand rubles and deprivation of a driver's license for a period of one and a half to two years is provided. The same penalty is imposed for refusing a medical examination. If a drunk driver does not have a license or was previously deprived of them, he may face administrative arrest for a period of 10 to 15 days or a fine of 45 thousand rubles. Repeated driving while drunk can lead to criminal liability.

We will remind, earlier “MK in Tula” reported an accident on the street Oktyabrskaya in Tula: drunk driver Volkswagen Passat crashed into the bus “MAZ”. According to preliminary data, the 42-year-old motorist failed to manage. He suffered injuries and was taken to hospital. A 36-year-old man was driving the bus.