Traffic

Drinking & Driving

Legal Provision

Drinking & DrivingSection 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 provides that if it is detected in a breath analyzer test that the driver of a motor vehicle has in his blood alcohol exceeding 30 mg per 100 ml. of blood, he shall be punished for the first offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months or with fine which may extend to 2000 rupees, or with both; and for a second or subsequent offence, if committed within the 3 year of commission of previous similar offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or with fine which may extend to 3000 rupees or with both.

Effect of Alcoholism

  • Impairs motoring skill and muscle coordination for maintaining vehicle control.
  • Affects driver's judgment.
  • Affects vision and hearing.
  • Affects one's alertness and awareness.
  • Slows down the reaction time.
  • Affects the brain.

What to do, when you're drunk?

  • Use public transport to go home if you are drunk.
  • Ask a non-drinking person to drive you back home.

"The only safe option is not to drink if you plan to drive."

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