Osijek-Baranja police report high number of drunk drivers

Police in the Osijek-Baranja County recorded a significant number of traffic violations over a recent weekend. Among the 45 drivers found to be operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, there were 36 car drivers, seven cyclists, one tractor driver, and one motorcyclist.

The highest recorded alcohol concentration involved a 58-year-old cyclist in Strizivojna, who tested at 5.41 per mille. This figure was recorded after a mandatory 10 percent reduction for measurement safety; the actual measured concentration was approximately 6.01 per mille.

In addition to alcohol-related offenses, authorities documented 252 other traffic violations, including 80 speeding incidents, 43 instances of failing to use seatbelts, and 22 cases of improper mobile phone use while driving. Other recorded infractions included driving without a license, driving during a ban, and operating unregistered vehicles.