A 58-year-old man was arrested on the Avdelleros-Athienou road after driving a public bus while he was seven times over the legal alcohol limit.
- A 58-year-old man was arrested on the Avdelleros-Athienou road after driving a public bus while he was seven times over the legal alcohol limit.
- After appearing in court, he was released on bail, the amount of which has not been disclosed. He is scheduled to return to court on October 17 for a trial.
Traffic police halted the bus at approximately 6.45am on Tuesday morning, discovering that the driver had significantly exceeded the permitted blood alcohol content. A breath test indicated an alcohol level of 63μg, far above the legal threshold of 9μg.
During the stop, authorities also noted that the bus was carrying 54 passengers, surpassing the legal capacity limit of 50. Among those on board were secondary school students heading to school, raising concerns about their safety.
The police reported that the driver was subsequently arrested for both driving under the influence and violating passenger capacity restrictions. Following the arrest, he was brought before Larnaca district court later that day, where a criminal case was filed against him.
After appearing in court, he was released on bail, the amount of which has not been disclosed. He is scheduled to return to court on October 17 for a trial.