Serbian police stop 17 drivers for drunk driving over the weekend

Authorities in Zrenjanin, Serbia, took strong action against drunk driving over the past weekend, removing 17 drivers from the road due to alcohol impairment. The Zrenjanin Police Administration reported enforcing traffic laws rigorously, resulting in a total of 147 violations being sanctioned.

Among those stopped, three car drivers were detained for significantly exceeding legal alcohol limits. Their blood alcohol content levels were recorded at 1.65, 1.37, and 1.32 permille, respectively, indicating severe intoxication.

The crackdown also extended to cyclists, with a 49-year-old man apprehended in the municipality of Novi Bečej. He was found to be cycling with an extremely high blood alcohol concentration of 2.79 permille, far above the limit for operating any vehicle.

These measures highlight the ongoing efforts by Serbian police to curb drunk driving and ensure road safety across the country, particularly during weekend periods when such offenses are often more prevalent.