Drunk Tricycle Driver Taken Home by Kind Police Officer Instead of Being Arrested
A kind police officer chose to drive the drunk tricycle driver home rather than arresting or issuing him a ticket.
Recently, Goco Motovlog, a Facebook user, shared photos of a police officer driving the drunk tricycle driver back to his home. The post quickly went viral and received mixed reactions online.
According to the post, the tricycle driver crossed paths with a police patrol during the night. It was then discovered that the driver was already drunk. Driving under the influence is a serious offense and usually comes with penalties, fines, or even arrest because it puts lives at risk on the road. However, the police officer chose a different approach.
Instead of allowing the drunk driver to continue driving or immediately taking him into custody, the officer made sure the tricycle driver would get home safely. The officer personally drove the tricycle back to the man’s house, preventing any possible accident that could have harmed the driver or other people on the road.
Many netizens expressed admiration for the officer’s actions, saying it showed true concern and care for public safety. Some pointed out that while the law is important, understanding and compassion can also play a role, especially when the goal is to protect lives.
Others reminded drivers that kindness from authorities should not be taken as an excuse to break the law.
Here is the full post:
“TRICYCLE DRIVER NA LASING SA HALIP NA HULIHIN IPINAG DRIVE PA NG PULIS PAUWI!!
Nakasabay ng POLICE PATROL ang isang tricycle driver at dito napag-alaman na lasing umano ang driver sa halip na hulihin o tikitan mismo ang pulis na nag-drive pauwi nito sa kanilang bahay!!
ang pag drive ng lasing ay may kaakibat na parusa at pwede hulihin ito pero sa halip na hulihin ay nagpakita ng magandang loob ang naturang pulis naipag-drive ito pauwi sa kanilang bahay!!
SALUTE SA INYO SIR PUBLIC SERVANT AT MALASAKIT ANG INUNA!!”
In a previous report, a grade 12 student questions police apprehension for not using decibel meter
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
