The Traffic Police's blitz against drink driving saw 20 motorists arrested early this morning.
In the pre-dawn operation, road blocks were set up at Ganges Avenue, Clemeanceau Avenue, Jalan Bukit Merah, Mountbatten Road and Sims Avenue from 1.30 am to 4.30 am.
More than 72 drivers were stopped and tested for alcohol consumption. Of these, 20 motorists - 18 men and 2 women aged between 23 and 53 - were arrested for drink driving.
The highest Breath Evidential Analyser (BEA) test result was 106 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath which is more than 3 times the prescribed legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Acting Commander of Traffic Police, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police Poh Lye Hin, said: "Drink drivers who failed the BEA test will be prosecuted in court. Pleading ignorance of our laws or having perceptions such as drinking two glasses of beer will be within the legal alcohol limit will not absolve you of the drink driving charge."
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I urge all drivers to be responsible for your own actions. By the time you see that flashing red/blue lights, it's too late. Leave the vehicle at home if you're heading out for a drink.
Have a safe and enjoyable festive season.
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