"New Coronavirus Quarantine Emergency"... Police Conduct 'Selective Crackdown' on Drunk Driving

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] As the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) rapidly spreads domestically, police efforts to crack down on drunk driving are also facing difficulties.

A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official stated at a press briefing held on the 3rd, "We have changed the method of cracking down on drunk driving," adding, "We will only conduct crackdowns in cases with special circumstances."

The police have suspended drunk driving crackdowns in major entertainment districts in Seoul and decided to conduct selective crackdowns only in suspected drunk driving situations, such as zigzag driving. A police official said, "We will not use breathalyzers and will not repeatedly use measuring devices to check for alcohol consumption," adding, "If an accident occurs or a drunk driving report is made to 112, we will measure alcohol levels on the spot."

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