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A minibus driver in Kostanay was transporting passengers while under the influence of alcohol.

Police in Kostanay apprehended a drunk driver operating a passenger bus. It turned out that the 29-year-old man had consumed beer during a break and still decided to get behind the wheel. A breathalyzer test revealed a moderate level of alcohol intoxication.
В Костанае водитель маршрутного автобуса управлял транспортом в состоянии алкогольного опьянения, перевозив пассажиров.

Additionally, during the document check, it was discovered that the driver lacked the mandatory insurance policy. The police have impounded the Daimler Benz vehicle to a specialized parking lot, as reported by the regional police press service.

"The court found the man guilty of the offense. He was sentenced to 15 days of detention and a seven-year suspension of his driving license," the Kostanay region police stated.

It is noted that as a result of the operational and preventive measure "Carrier," another driver of a minibus was detained in Kostanay for operating with a cracked windshield. Since this was his second offense within a year, his bus was also taken to the impound lot.

According to the police, on the first day of the operation, 74 traffic violations were identified among taxi and minibus drivers in the region, including eight illegal carriers and 10 drivers who aggressively offered taxi services to residents.

Earlier, it was reported that in Semey, a drunk forklift driver caused a serious traffic accident. As a result of the crash, three people were injured.