Transgender driver denies accusation despite 240mg% of alcohol in system
A Thai transwoman was arrested for drunk driving in Bangkok after crashing into a motorcycle and later appearing to suck, rather than blow, into a breathalyser during an alcohol test. Traffic police officer Pawitchart Somjit shared footage of the incident on Facebook on August 26, highlighting the dangers and consequences of drunk driving. The footage, … The story Transgender driver denies…
A transgender woman in Bangkok was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into a motorcycle, despite her breath test recording 240mg% of alcohol in her system. The incident occurred on August 26, with traffic police officer Pawitchart Somjit documenting the event on Facebook. Footage showed the police pulling up alongside a grey sedan that was driving erratically and playing loud music.
The driver, who refused to turn down the volume, was eventually ordered out of her car. Police noticed beer cans and bottles inside the vehicle, and the woman denied involvement in the collision. She was instructed to use a breathalyser, but appeared to suck into it instead, leading the officers to take further action. The woman was taken to a police station for questioning and produced a breath sample that far exceeded the legal limit of 50mg% alcohol.
Police have since charged her with drunk driving, pending further review of CCTV footage and evidence related to the motorcycle crash.
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