A driver of a Hyundai who got behind the wheel while intoxicated in Astana has been stripped of his driving rights for 7 years and handed a 15-day administrative arrest, the site infohub.kz reports, citing the capital's police department.
According to the police department, officers from a patrol police regiment stopped a Hyundai that had drawn their attention. The incident occurred on Auezov Street, where the car was traveling from Seifullin Street toward Zhangeldin Street. A 35-year-old man was at the wheel.
"When his documents were checked, a strong smell of alcohol was coming from the driver, and he was therefore sent for a medical examination. The examination confirmed that the man was in a state of mild alcohol intoxication. An administrative protocol was drawn up against the offender. The vehicle was placed at a specialized impound lot," the police department said.
By court decision, the driver was deprived of the right to drive vehicles for a period of 7 years and was also subjected to a 15-day administrative arrest.