Machakos deputy traffic commandant Paul Wanjohi has warned motorists who drink and drive, saying they will be dealt with accordingly.
Speaking at Machakos town on Wednesday, Wanjohi said several motorists have been caught driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Wanjohi said that most drunk-driving is done at night, a situation he said has led to increased road carnage.
“We are telling drunk-drivers to stop before we reach for them, we are not going to allow alcohol to cost us more lives,” he said.
Wanjohi said the county traffic department will partner with the National Transport and Safety Agency (NTSA) to crack the whip on rogue motorists.
He said that most cases are reported during the weekend and that more police will be deployed in the county roads to nail the culprits.
“If one has drank, he or she must have a designated driver, failure to which they will be arrested and charged in court,” he said.
Mr Wanjohi urged the public and commuters to report drivers who drive while under the influence of alcohol.
Meanwhile, four people are fighting for their lives at the Machakos level five hospital after the car they were driving rammed into a stationary lorry along the Machakos-Kitui road on Tuesday.
Police have since launched a search for the driver of the lorry who had parked at the wrong side of the road leading to the accident.