Intoxicated quad bike driver arrested in Cēsu municipality: 2.69 per mille, child on vehicle and fleeing police
Police in Cēsu municipality detained a man who was operating a quad bike with a child whilst under the influence of alcohol at 2.69 per mille and fleeing from law enforcement. A criminal case has been initiated along with three administrative violation proceedings.
Driver detained in Cēsis: 2.69 per mille, child on quad bike and fleeing from police
Officers from the Vidzeme Region Police Headquarters' South Vidzeme District of the State Police apprehended a quad bike driver in Cēsu municipality this month following a pursuit. The driver was at 2.69 per mille blood alcohol concentration and was transporting a child on the vehicle, according to Apollo, citing the State Police.
The incident occurred on 18 August in Vaives Parish, where police were conducting traffic supervision. Officers spotted a quad bike driver who was operating the vehicle without a protective helmet and with a child on board.
When the officers activated lights and sirens and signalled the driver to stop, the man openly ignored the request and began to flee. The police service vehicle did not drive alongside the quad bike in order not to endanger the child's safety, but followed from behind, repeatedly calling on the driver to stop.
During the flight, the man drove onto a farm property, stopped the quad bike, got off and continued to flee on foot. Police officers soon managed to apprehend him. The child was handed over to his mother.
A breath test showed 2.69 per mille. Additionally, it was established that the man did not have a valid driving licence obtained in the prescribed manner.
A criminal case has been initiated against the man for operating a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol. In addition, three administrative violation proceedings have been opened: for failure to wear a protective helmet, for absence of mandatory civil liability insurance, and for operating an unregistered vehicle on public roads.
Source: Apollo