4,300 drunk drivers fined during year-end time: Hanoi police
Despite the harsh punitive measures, many drivers continue to control their vehicles under the influence of alcohol since they cannot resist drinking at year-end parties.
Despite the harsh punitive measures, many drivers continue to control their vehicles under the influence of alcohol since they cannot resist drinking at year-end parties.
Some 60 car drivers were fined US$1,729 each and 1,270 motorcycles drivers were ticketed with US$346 each, the heaviest penalty for drunk driving.
Normally, Thanh Nhan Hospital in Hanoi admits about 100-130 patients per day, but the number of emergency cases fell to 60-70 last week.
Bicycle drivers shall be subject to a VND400,000-600,000 (US$17.3-26) fine if found riding after drinking alcohol.