Police to focus on drunken driving during World Cup

Traffic police said they will strengthen enforcement of drunken driving laws during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off on Thursday, and warned soccer fans to abide by traffic rules when driving during the event.

The World Cup tournament kicked off in Russia on Thursday, prompting millions of Chinese soccer fans to stay up late to watch the games.

Drunken driving usually peaks during the World Cup, "because the chances for people to stay up late to watch games or go out for parties and travel increase", the traffic management bureau of the Ministry of Public Security said in a notice.