How many points are deducted for drunk driving?
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Drunk driving will result in a 12-point deduction, a six-month suspension of the motor vehicle driver's license, and a fine. If the driver is found to be driving under the influence (DUI), they may also face detention and revocation of their driver's license. Hazards of drunk driving: Alcohol stimulates excitement, leading to excessive drinking without realizing it. When the alcohol concentration in the blood reaches a certain level, the driver's reaction and control abilities decline, along with their ability to handle emergencies. The higher the blood alcohol content, the greater the likelihood of a crash. Criteria for determining drunk driving: A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 20mg/100ml or more but less than 80mg/100ml is considered drunk driving, while a BAC of 80mg/100ml or more is classified as DUI. Legal penalties for drunk driving: For drunk driving, the traffic management department of the public security authority will restrain the driver until sober, impose a six-month suspension of the motor vehicle driver's license, and issue a fine. Repeat offenders may face up to 10 days of detention, additional fines, and revocation of their driver's license. For DUI of commercial vehicles, the driver will be restrained until sober, face up to 15 days of detention, fines, revocation of the motor vehicle driver's license, and a five-year ban from obtaining a new license.
My neighbor Lao Li suffered a big loss last month due to drunk driving. That day, he had a few drinks with friends and thought he was sober enough to drive home. However, he was pulled over by traffic police halfway, and his test results showed he was over the limit. He was immediately deducted 12 points, fined 1,800 yuan, and had his driver's license suspended for 6 months. Now, he rides an electric bike to work every day, enduring wind and rain, which is quite miserable. What's even more embarrassing is that he almost hit a pedestrian during the incident, and it was only thanks to timely braking that a major accident was avoided. His wife was so angry that she threatened to divorce him, and their child was also affected. Since then, at gatherings in our community, everyone reminds each other: 'Don't touch the car keys after even one drink.' It's easy to find a designated driver through any ride-hailing platform to get home safely—it's really not worth the risk. Impaired judgment after drinking makes mistakes more likely, and the safety risks are just too high.
