YR govt to take effective action against drink-driving during Thingyan Festival

During the Thingyan Festival, effective action will be taken against those who drink and drive recklessly, according to a statement from the Yangon Region government.
Announcements have been made for drivers in Yangon Region not to drive recklessly under the influence of drugs or alcohol, without exhaust or a vehicle number plate, a boot or side doors, or a wheel tax, flying international flags on the vehicle, honking in no-honk zones, and for small vehicles not to carry more than the specified load weight (people) and drive scrapped old/used vehicles, unregistered vehicles or vehicles under repair, during the Thingyan Festival from 13 to 16 April, and if they do so, effective action will be taken against them under the existing law.
In addition, drivers will be examined by an alcohol tester whether they drink.
During Thingyan, if a vehicle breaks down and is parked in the middle of the road, it will be towed by a crane. The Yangon Region government also announced that riding motorcycles are not allowed within the municipal boundary of Yangon. — TWA/CT