October 22, Mogilev. In Bobruisk, a 16-year-old teenager is in a state
A drunk driver stole a car, BelTA learned from the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee's Department of Internal Affairs.
The young man, a resident of the Gomel Region, was passing by the car with a friend and, noticing the abandoned keys, decided to take the Ford for a spin, finding the keys in the ignition of a parked car. He ignored a traffic police officer's request to stop but was soon detained. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood
ALCOHOL level of approximately 1.6 ppm.
The teenager does not have a driver's license. A criminal case has been opened against the minor for vehicle theft. Eight administrative reports have been filed, and the materials have been sent to the Juvenile Affairs Commission for legal review.
The State Traffic Inspectorate reminds parents to supervise their children's leisure time and prevent them from violating traffic rules.
Car owners are advised not to leave their vehicles unattended, especially with the keys inside, as the safety of their property largely depends on their own vigilance.