A Drunk Driver in Their 20s Caught Napping While Waiting at a Traffic Signal in Busan

Blood Alcohol Concentration License Cancellation Limit

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Yoseop] A driver in his 20s was caught by the police after dozing off while waiting at a traffic signal in the middle of the road.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, at around 11:34 PM on the 19th, a 112 report was received about a vehicle that was not moving even though the signal had changed, located in the middle of a 4-lane road near Munhyeon Intersection in Nam-gu, Busan.

Police who responded to the scene found the driver, Mr. A, in his 20s, asleep while waiting at the signal after drinking and driving inside the passenger car.

A police official stated, “To prevent safety accidents, we blocked the front and rear with a patrol car and apprehended the driver.”

The breathalyzer test showed that Mr. A’s blood alcohol concentration was at the license cancellation level (0.08% or higher), and he was booked without detention on charges of drunk driving.

A drunk driver sleeping in the car while waiting at a traffic light in the middle of the road. (Photo by Busan Police Agency)

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