5/1/2026Police

Nine drunk drivers caught in Chernihiv Oblast within a single day

Police officers recorded nine cases of drunk driving on the roads of Chernihiv Oblast over the course of one day.

Source: @suspilnechernihiv

Patrol officers and road safety inspectors detected nine drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol on the roads of Chernihiv Oblast within a single 24-hour period. Specific details regarding the locations of the stops and the exact measures taken have not been disclosed, but all offenders have been held accountable in accordance with current legislation. Police are urging drivers not to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, stressing that drunk driving poses a direct threat to the lives of the driver as well as other road users.

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