Chinese woman fined US$150 for drink-driving while trying to stop ‘drunk’ driver
After failing a breath test, police fine inebriated motorist and confiscate her licence, while her sober friend goes free
A woman in eastern China found herself on the wrong end of a breathalyser test after trying to stop her friend from driving while drunk, local media reported on Tuesday.
The woman, identified only as Shen, and her male friend Wang were in a car park in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, after attending a banquet.
Worried that Wang was in no condition to drive, Shen blocked his car by positioning hers in front of it, Kankanews.com reported.
But in doing so she also tied up traffic, sparking a dispute with other motorists.
Shen had earlier called the police, but when they arrived they gave both her and Wang a breathalyser test.
Wang passed his, but Shen failed hers.