Can You Drive After Drinking a Glass of Foreign Liquor?
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You cannot drive after drinking a glass of foreign liquor. Penalty standards for drunk driving: Blood alcohol content between 20mg/100ml and 80mg/100ml is considered drunk driving; blood alcohol content at or above 80mg/100ml is considered intoxicated driving. Drunk driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol in a non-commercial vehicle results in a fine, 12 demerit points, and a 6-month license suspension; driving under the influence in a commercial vehicle results in a fine, 12 demerit points, up to 15 days of detention, and a 5-year ban on obtaining a driver's license. Intoxicated driving: Driving while intoxicated in a non-commercial vehicle leads to license revocation, a 5-year ban on obtaining a new license, possible detention, and fines; driving while intoxicated in a commercial vehicle leads to license revocation, a 10-year ban on obtaining a new license, a lifetime ban on driving commercial vehicles, possible detention, and fines.
As a parent who has been driving for many years, I'm telling you that you absolutely must not drive after having a glass of foreign liquor. Last week when I was at a gathering with friends, I only had one glass of whiskey and felt fine, right? But when driving home, my reactions were noticeably slower, and I almost rear-ended someone. It scared me so much that I'm still feeling the aftereffects now. Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your vision, judgment, and reaction time—just a 0.1-second delay can lead to a major accident. Remember, the amount of alcohol in one drink varies from person to person. Depending on factors like body weight and whether you've eaten, your blood alcohol concentration can easily exceed the legal limit. My advice is, if you've been drinking, decisively use a ride-hailing app or call a designated driver—safety comes first. Never take chances because it not only harms yourself but could also endanger the lives of pedestrians and other drivers. Even when teaching my kids, I always emphasize that not touching the wheel after drinking is a basic moral principle.
