What are the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol again?

[Stephanie]

For individuals who drive a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol again, their motor vehicle driving license will be suspended for six months. Individuals who have been previously penalized for driving under the influence of alcohol and are caught doing so again will face detention for up to ten days and be subject to corresponding fines.

[VonElena]

I remember a friend who got caught drunk driving for the second time, and the consequences were severe. He was immediately detained for at least 10 days, fined 2000 yuan, and, more importantly, had his driver's license revoked, unable to reapply for two years. This was much more serious than the first offense, which only involved points deduction and a fine. The key issue is that it ruins your credit record, doubles your insurance, and makes it difficult to find a job or borrow money in the future. If you cause an accident while driving drunk, you could end up paying with your money or even your life. So, I think it's best not to touch the steering wheel after drinking—calling a designated driver or taking a taxi is much safer. It's also good to regularly educate yourself on legal knowledge and develop the habit of putting your car keys away before drinking to avoid impulsive mistakes.

[DeEdward]

As an experienced driver, I must warn you that the consequences of a second drunk driving offense are extremely severe. Typically, it results in detention for up to ten days, a fine ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 yuan, plus the complete revocation of your driver's license, with no chance to reapply for two years. And that's not all—your vehicle may be impounded, and your insurance premiums could skyrocket. The truth is, drunk driving itself is highly risky, and a second offense indicates weak risk awareness, so the law naturally imposes harsher penalties. I recommend that everyone regularly participate in safety training or install a breathalyzer app to avoid the habitual act of getting behind the wheel after drinking.

[OJoseph]

I've heard many young people think a second DUI offense is no big deal, but the penalties are actually severe—like immediate detention, fines of thousands of yuan, and long-term license revocation with driving bans. This can massively impact daily life, potentially restricting education or employment. It's better to have friends hold you accountable or use ride-hailing apps—simple, worry-free, and legal.