Chuhuyiv police stop DAF truck after chase and alcohol screening
A 37-year-old driver was detained, with penalties filed for multiple traffic offences.
Police in Chuhuyiv detained the driver of a DAF truck after he ignored a stop order and led officers on a chase early in the morning.
The incident happened on 11 November at about 06:30. Officers at a checkpoint signalled for the driver to stop for a document check, but he continued driving. Police then launched a pursuit, switching on the service vehicle’s blue and red flashing lights and an audible alarm.
During the chase, the truck posed a danger to other road users. Officers ultimately stopped the lorry using a special device called “hedgehog”.
After the stop, police checked the documents and identified the driver as a 37-year-old man. The verification also showed he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Administrative case materials were drawn up under three articles of Ukraine’s Code of Administrative Offences. For driving while intoxicated under Article 130, the stated penalty is a fine of 17,000 hryvnias with a one-year driving ban. For failing to comply with an order to stop under Article 122-2, the penalty is a 153 hryvnia fine or a driving ban of three to six months. For creating an accident risk under Article 122, part 5, the penalty is a 1,445 hryvnia fine or a driving ban from six months to one year.
Police did not report any court outcome or trial date in the available details.
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