What are the penalties for drunk driving with a Class A license?
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A Class A or higher driver's license will have 12 points deducted for drunk driving. If the offense does not reach the level of license revocation, the driver must also undergo a license downgrade procedure. Below is relevant information on drunk driving with a Class A license: 1. Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol results in 15 days of detention, a fine, revocation of the motor vehicle driver's license, and a 5-year ban from reapplying for a driver's license; 2. Driving under severe intoxication (drunk driving) will lead to restraint by traffic management authorities until sober, revocation of the motor vehicle driver's license, criminal liability, and a 5-year ban from reapplying for a driver's license.
Regarding the penalties for drunk driving with a Class A license, I can share some insights from my driving experience. If you hold a Class A license and are caught drunk driving, the penalties under Chinese regulations are quite severe, mainly divided into two tiers: for driving under the influence (blood alcohol level 20-80 mg/100ml), the fine ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 yuan, 12 demerit points, and a 6-month license suspension; for drunk driving (blood alcohol level over 80 mg/100ml), the license is revoked, with a fine starting at 5,000 yuan, up to 15 days of detention, and a 5-year ban from reapplying for a Class A license. What’s worse is that Class A drivers are often professionals—losing their license means starting from scratch like a beginner, costing time and money, and potentially losing their livelihood. I’ve seen experienced drivers lose their jobs overnight after a single drunk driving incident at a party, now relying on ride-hailing or public transport. Never risk drunk driving—the consequences are beyond imagination, and safety should always come first.
Bro, if you're asking about the penalties for drunk driving with a Class A license, I gotta say it's brutal. If you drive with a blood alcohol level over 20 mg, expect to fork out a fine of 1,000 to 2,000 yuan, lose all 12 points on your license, and have it suspended for six months. If you're unlucky enough to be over 80 mg, your license gets revoked on the spot, you'll spend a few days in detention, and the fine starts at 5,000 yuan. The real kicker? Lose that Class A license, and you'll need six months of retraining to get it back, with a low pass rate for the exam, seriously hitting your income. Imagine this: party with coworkers, drive drunk, and the next day you're out of a job, plus your insurance rates double. I've quit drinking and driving altogether—just taking cabs saves money and peace of mind. Remember the lesson: the cost isn't worth the risk.
