Drunk Driving Live Broadcast on Highway: Female BJ Caught After Viewer Report

Drove from Daegu to Busan after drinking
Police pursued after viewer's report
Blood alcohol concentration at license suspension level

A female BJ in her 40s was apprehended by the police after driving under the influence from Daegu to Busan and broadcasting the act live online.

On the 28th, the Highway Patrol Division of the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency announced that they had booked Ms. A without detention on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act and are currently investigating her. Ms. A is accused of driving her own vehicle from Daegu to Busan on the afternoon of the 25th while her blood alcohol concentration was at a license suspension level.

Blood Alcohol Concentration Measurement of Drunk Driving Live Broadcast BJ. Busan Police Agency

According to the police investigation, Ms. A drank two bottles of soju alone at a karaoke bar in Daegu until early that morning. She then rested at home for about half a day before deciding to drive to Taejongdae in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, where an acquaintance was located, around noon. While still experiencing a hangover, Ms. A started a live broadcast, mentioned her drinking, and drove more than 90 kilometers on highways such as the Namhae Expressway.

The police began tracking Ms. A’s vehicle after receiving a report of drunk driving from a viewer who was watching the broadcast. At the same time, an operator at the 112 command center joined the broadcast channel and shared Ms. A’s real-time route with patrol cars. The police located Ms. A’s vehicle at the Daejeo Interchange on the Namhae Expressway and guided her to stop near Moradong, Sasang-gu, at the Morago Overpass. Her blood alcohol concentration at the time was confirmed to be at the license suspension level.

Live Broadcast of Drunk Driving. Busan Police Agency

An official from the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency explained, "Ms. A did not state her motive for the live broadcast while intoxicated, but it appears to be due to the number of viewers." The official added, "Drunk driving is a criminal act that can cause significant harm not only to the offender but also to others," and stated, "We will respond strictly so that the awareness that 'drunk driving is always punished' can spread."