What is the breath alcohol limit for drunk driving?
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Breath test results greater than or equal to 20mg/100ml constitute drunk driving. The penalties for drunk driving are as follows: 1. Drunk driving: For first-time offenders, the driver's license will be suspended for 6 months and a fine will be imposed. For repeat offenders within the penalty period, the penalty includes up to 10 days of detention, a fine, and revocation of the driver's license. Drunk driving of commercial vehicles results in 15 days of detention, a fine, revocation of the driver's license, and a 5-year ban from obtaining a new license. 2. Severe drunk driving: For severe drunk driving (higher alcohol content), the offender will be detained by public security authorities until sober. The driver's license will be revoked, criminal liability will be pursued, and the offender will be banned from obtaining a new license for 5 years. Severe drunk driving of commercial vehicles results in detention until sober, revocation of the driver's license, criminal liability, and a 10-year ban from obtaining a new license. After regaining the license, the offender is prohibited from driving commercial vehicles. If drunk or severely drunk driving leads to a major traffic accident constituting a crime, criminal liability will be pursued, the driver's license will be revoked, and the offender will be permanently banned from obtaining a new license.
As someone who commutes by car regularly, I have to say there's no room for ambiguity when it comes to drunk driving standards. In China, the breath test threshold for drunk driving is set at 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, commonly referred to as 80mg/100ml. I remember last year when a friend drove after having a few beers and immediately tested over the limit—resulting in a six-month license suspension plus a 2000 yuan fine. Personally, I never drink before driving; I'll stick to non-alcoholic beverages or wait four to five hours before getting behind the wheel. Road safety is no trivial matter—if you hit someone or get into an accident, regret won't help. At gatherings, we should look out for each other by designating a sober driver or simply taking a taxi home—it's worry-free, cost-effective, and most importantly, safe.
