Man Attempts Suicide After Being Cited for Drunk Driving in Ho Chi Minh City

Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City's Nam Sài Gòn district have intensified efforts to curb drunk driving and drug use, conducting a concentrated operation over May 27-28. The campaign involved both fixed checkpoints and mobile patrols across key routes to detect and penalize offenders.

During the operation on the night of May 28, officers stopped a motorcyclist exhibiting signs of intoxication. The individual initially resisted a breathalyzer test, pleading with officers to overlook the violation. After being informed of the legal consequences and dangers of driving under the influence, he complied. The test revealed a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.3 mg/l of breath.

As authorities prepared to issue a citation, the man became agitated and ran into a lane of oncoming car traffic, apparently attempting to take his own life. Officers quickly intervened, preventing the suicide attempt and calming the individual before continuing with the legal process. The man eventually regained composure and cooperated with the authorities.

In a separate incident on the same night, another patrol stopped two young men leaving a bar. One tested positive for alcohol at over 0.8 mg/l of breath, a severe violation. The other refused to cooperate, argued with officers, and abandoned his motorcycle before leaving the scene. Authorities stated that traffic accidents in their jurisdiction have been increasing, prompting this intensified enforcement campaign. In just two nights, the unit issued over 120 citations for drunk driving violations.