What are the penalties for drunk driving of commercial vehicles?
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Detention for 15 days, a hefty fine, revocation of the motor vehicle driving license, and prohibition from obtaining a new driving license within five years. Criminal liability shall be pursued in accordance with the law, and the traffic management department of the public security organ shall revoke the motor vehicle driving license, with a lifetime ban on obtaining a new driving license.
I drive a taxi for a living, and I've seen quite a few cases of fellow drivers getting penalized for drunk driving—it's no joke. Exceeding 20 milligrams of alcohol in your system leads to severe penalties, like a 5,000-yuan fine, an immediate 12-point deduction, a five-year license suspension, and even 15 days in detention. The worst part is losing your commercial driving permit, which means losing your livelihood. I remember one time, a friend drove a small truck under the influence, and his whole family suffered because they depended on his income. The golden rule is to stay completely sober before driving—nowadays, hiring a designated driver is easy, or just find a place to rest for a while. Never take chances; breathalyzers are highly accurate, and getting caught just once can ruin your life.