Serbian National Arrested in Croatia for Extreme Drunk Driving, Operating Vehicle While License Suspended
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A 37-year-old Serbian citizen was arrested near Starigrad, Croatia, for driving with a blood alcohol content of 3.62 g/kg, significantly over the legal limit.
- The driver was also found to be operating the vehicle while his license was suspended.
- He was sentenced to 12 days in jail and handed over to the Zadar prison.
In a shocking display of recklessness, Croatian police apprehended a 37-year-old Serbian national near Starigrad for driving under the influence of alcohol at an astonishingly high concentration of 3.62 g/kg. This egregious offense was compounded by the fact that the individual was already prohibited from driving, his license having been revoked. The incident, which occurred on a state road, led to the immediate removal of the driver from traffic and his subsequent arrest. Following legal proceedings, the court in Zadar imposed a sentence of 12 days imprisonment, highlighting the seriousness with which such dangerous behavior is treated. This case serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of drunk driving and driving without a valid license, underscoring the Croatian police's vigilance in enforcing traffic safety laws.
In the indictment, the police requested detention and a prison sentence of 60 days for the driver.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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