A driver of a Moskvich car in Kazakhstan's capital has been placed under administrative arrest for 30 days by a court decision after he got behind the wheel drunk without a driver's license, the website infohub.kz reports.
Police said officers noticed signs of alcohol intoxication in the man while checking his documents. He was taken for a medical examination, which confirmed he was intoxicated. The check also established that the driver had no right to operate vehicles. In addition, he had committed the same offense again within a year.
"An administrative protocol has been drawn up against the offender under Part 7 of Article 608 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses," the statement said.
The car was placed at a specialized municipal impound lot, according to the report. By court decision, the man was placed under administrative arrest for 30 days.
"Police emphasize that driving while intoxicated, especially without a license and with a repeat violation of the law, poses a serious threat to road safety. Alcohol behind the wheel and disregard for the law can lead to irreparable consequences. Police urge citizens not to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol and remind everyone that every driver is responsible not only for their own life but also for the safety of those around them. Work to identify intoxicated drivers in the capital continues," police added.