With the onset of the festive season in the country, drunk driving is turning into a major cause of road accidents.
Last night alone, Thimphu recorded sixteen motor vehicle accidents of which around twelve cases were confirmed as drunk driving. Of which three cases were recorded as major accidents.
Other causes include overspeeding, icy road, tailgating and not following traffic rules. Around five accidents were recorded as hit and run cases.
According to the Traffic Division, Bhutanese does not have the mentality of pooling vehicles on such occasions and should always designate a sober driver if one plans to drink.
Kinley Dem
