A man in Andros was handed a €700 fine and had nine points deducted from his car driving licence after police found him riding his horse under the influence of alcohol.
The incident began when a couple reported possible animal abuse. Officers took the man to the local police station, where he spent the night and was subjected to a breathalyser test.
According to the rider, the fine and licence points followed the positive alcohol test. Greek traffic regulations state that animals may only be led or ridden on public roads by people who are fully capable of controlling them at all times.
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The man admitted the situation “might have been a bit dangerous” but insisted he kept the horse close to him to avoid any risk of it striking someone.
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