Is Lifetime Ban from Driving for DiDi Possible After Drunk Driving?
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After drunk driving, one is permanently banned from driving for DiDi because the ride-hailing service explicitly stipulates that drivers must have no record of drunk driving. Impairment of the Nervous System: If a person drinks heavily, alcohol can impair the nervous system, leading to clumsy movements, delayed reactions, and reduced operational ability. In such a state, the driver cannot control the accelerator, brake, or steering wheel as effectively as a sober person. In case of an emergency, an accident is inevitable. Reduced Reaction Ability: After drinking, reaction ability decreases, attention becomes scattered, and judgment is impaired. A drunk person's response time to light and sound is prolonged, making it difficult to correctly judge safe distances and driving speeds. They cannot accurately receive and process traffic information on the road, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Criteria for Determining Drunk Driving: Drunk driving is defined as driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 20mg/100mL or higher but less than 80mg/100mL. According to Article 91, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, driving under the influence of alcohol results in a six-month suspension of the driver's license and a fine. If a driver is penalized for drunk driving and repeats the offense, they face up to ten days of detention, a fine, and revocation of their driver's license.
I talked to my Didi driver friend about this before. There are two types of drunk driving: regular drunk driving and severe drunk driving. If you get caught for regular drunk driving, you usually just get fined and have points deducted, and your Didi driving privileges might be suspended for a few years, but you can apply again later. If you're convicted of severe drunk driving, the problem becomes much bigger—Didi's system will permanently ban your account, and you can forget about taking orders for the rest of your life. My friend said the platform is now very strict in its checks, reviewing traffic violation records during background checks, and many drivers lose their jobs because of this. However, the specifics depend on local policies and the platform's current review standards. Anyway, always remember not to drink and drive—Didi driving can still provide decent income these days, so don’t ruin your career over a drink.
