Drunken motorists in the Belgian city of Ghent now need not worry that will be stopped by the police and they will have to blow into a tube for passing the test for alcohol - they can receive text messages on the exact location of the police, local media reported.
A certain company that dispatch sports news on mobile phones, has offered its customers a new service - send them via SMS messages, information on the exact location of police patrols on the streets.
Each such warning message will cost 1.5 euros to the client, but it is much cheaper than the fine for driving while intoxicated, which ranges from 250 euros or more, depending on the degree of intoxication, and involves a temporary disqualification from driving.
The police of the city, for its part, is now studying whether there are legal grounds for filing a lawsuit against the company.
New Year's holidays Belgian police warned that it would be particularly strict checking drivers for alcohol. Belgium has one of the highest in Europe, mortality rates in road accident.
RIA Novosti.
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