Driver fined nearly 4,000 euros and banned for a year for offenses

A driver in Sveti Ivan Zelina faced severe penalties after being caught driving under the influence and while their license was suspended. The incident occurred on Friday around 10:30 p.m. when local police conducted a traffic stop.

During the stop, officers determined that the 49-year-old driver was operating a vehicle despite an active ban on driving Category B vehicles. Furthermore, tests revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content of 1.50 g/kg, indicating significant intoxication.

The driver was arrested and brought before the Municipal Court in Sesvete. Prosecutors recommended a fine of 1,980 euros and a 12-month suspension of the driving license. However, the court imposed a harsher penalty.

Ultimately, the court found the driver guilty, imposing a substantial fine of 3,990 euros. In addition to the fine, the court also issued a 12-month ban on the driver operating any Category B motor vehicles, reinforcing the seriousness of the offenses.