HYDERABAD: A total of 611 motorists were booked during weekend drunken driving checks conducted by Hyderabad and Cyberabad police on Saturday.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 415 persons and registered cases against them as part of a special enforcement drive.
Of those booked, 341 were two-wheeler riders, 27 were three-wheeler drivers and 47 were four-wheeler drivers. Officials said 11 offenders recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels above 300 mg/100 ml.
"All those caught will have to appear before the court," traffic police officials said.
Meanwhile, the Cyberabad Police apprehended 196 persons during a similar drive to curb drunk driving.
Among them, 140 were two-wheeler riders, 13 were three-wheeler drivers, 41 were four-wheeler drivers and two were heavy vehicle drivers. Police said 13 offenders recorded BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml. Cases were booked against all of them.