Keeping the COVID-19 situation in mind, the Mumbai Traffic Police have decided to do away with the breath analyser test and instead conduct blood tests of those they suspect to be driving after drinking alcohol on December 31. Not only will the driver of a vehicle be arrested if the blood test confirms presence of alcohol, all those travelling in it will also be booked.

In cases of drunk driving, the police will file FIRs under section 188 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The driver will be immediately arrested if his/her blood test confirms the presence of alcohol.