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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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October 29, 2009
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Crime

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14 drink-drivers arrested
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Hong Kong Police

Police arrested 14 drivers in a citywide anti-drink driving operation from October 23 to 27.

 

More than 80 roadblocks and spot-checks were mounted, seeing 1,512 drivers tested.

 

Since tougher drink driving laws were introduced on February 9, Police have conducted breath tests on 29,776 drivers, arresting 149 of them for failing the tests or refusing to be tested.

 

Police remind motorists not to drink and drive. Offenders face three years' jail and a $25,000 fine.