Rovinjska police stopped a car on the night of 11 October at around 23:25 in Niccolo Tommaseo Street in Rovinj. The vehicle was driven by a 41-year-old man, and the car bore a Daruva registration mark.
During the check, it was established that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. 2.01 per mille of alcohol was measured in his system, which significantly exceeds the permitted limit.
The 41-year-old man was detained and spent the night in the police station. The police acted in accordance with their powers in cases of serious traffic offences against public safety.
The driver is facing a misdemeanor procedure for driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. In addition to a fine, such an offence can result in the imposition of a protective measure banning the driving of a motor vehicle.
The police have warned drivers once again that alcohol behind the wheel seriously endangers the safety of all road users. Driving under the influence is one of the most common causes of serious traffic accidents, and traffic control is carried out continuously, both day and night.
