BalticsPublished: 23 June 2026 at 08:21

15 drunk drivers caught in Estonia in last 24 hours

Estonian police detained 15 drivers under the influence of alcohol over the past day.

The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board reported on Tuesday, June 23, that 15 drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol in the last 24 hours.

Police remind that driving while intoxicated is punishable by a fine of up to 300 penalty units, arrest, or suspension of driving rights for up to 12 months.

“Driving with a blood alcohol level of 1.5 per mille or higher is always punished criminally,” authorities stressed.

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